{"id":12767,"date":"2025-02-11T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtlvacationrentals.com\/uncategorized\/airbnb-montreal-legal-illegal\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T20:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:30:47","slug":"airbnb-legal-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtlvacationrentals.com\/en\/living-in-montreal\/airbnb-legal-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Airbnb Legal in Montreal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681935504265{padding-right: 32px !important;padding-left: 32px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s a dull day, you&#8217;re on your lunch break from work, and you&#8217;re dreaming of a vacation&#8230; You give in to your wanderlust and start searching for an accommodation: \u00ab<em>Should I stay at a hotel, or should I rent an Airbnb? Is this a safe place to stay? Is it legal?<\/em>\u00bb[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s a situation you&#8217;ve probably experienced before, and some of your questions were likely left unanswered.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Here&#8217;s an overview to help demystify the legality of short-term accommodation rentals in the province of Quebec and in Montreal:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;75px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reverse_column&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile-order-2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is an Airbnb?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s important to note that the word &#8220;Airbnb&#8221; has become <strong>so common in our modern vernacular<\/strong>, it\u2019s like referring to tissues as Kleenex. When we talk about an Airbnb, it generally refers to a tourist residence or short-term accommodation, according to the Quebec appellation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]The organization that governs tourist accommodations is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/citq.qc.ca\/en\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CITQ<\/a> (Corporation de l\u2019Industrie Touristique du Qu\u00e9bec). The CITQ website specifies that: \u201cBy law in Quebec, any chalet, apartment or house rented for periods of 31 days or fewer are obliged to have an official registration number.\u201d It is therefore <strong>essential to check whether the accommodation you are looking to rent for your holidays has a valid registration number.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12547&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Permits and accreditation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]To obtain a permit and registration number, an owner must provide the city with detailed plans, proof of ownership, and proof of insurance, on top of <strong>meeting a number of criteria for the city to grant an operating permit<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12540&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cr\u00e9dit photo : CITQ<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]With this permit, the <strong>CITQ certifies whether the proposed Airbnb complies with regulations.<\/strong> This certification must be renewed annually.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]A document like the one below must be prominently displayed inside the rental accommodation. The registration number must also appear in all listings and ads, no matter the media platform. Think of it like a doctor\u2019s office\u2014we want to see that the physician actually has a diploma before we let them treat us! ?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684888807944{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: rgba(77,195,197,0.3) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,195,197) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>GOOD TO KNOW<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>Obviously, hosts must pay taxes on the income generated by their rental accommodation!<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; anchor=&#8221;signification-panneaux-stationnement&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Every apartment\/house\/property must be equipped with these safety standards:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 2-million-dollar liability insurance certificate<\/li>\n<li>A fire extinguisher<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-date first-aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Working smoke alarms<\/li>\n<li>Other requirements may be added depending on the features available (indoor propane or wood fireplace, pool or spa, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Making an Airbnb legal in Montreal or Quebec is not an easy process<\/strong>; it requires a lot of effort and time. In Montreal, only properties on certain commercial streets can obtain new certificates. Others may have acquired rights dating back to before new regulations and laws were put in place. According to the new law (2025): It is also possible to do short-term rental within a primary\u00a0residence in Montr\u00e9al, but it\u00a0is now limited to the summer time,\u00a0between June 10 and Sept. 10. The rest of the year, short-term rentals will be allowed exclusively in properly registered units within zones permitted by the city. Primary residences is the key word here, the <strong>Airbnb rental remains legal and allowed when you have the permits and a valid CITQ certification number<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why is it important to make sure you rent a legal Airbnb?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]Many owners (and even tenants) have been listing their space on rental platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com or others for years without many limitations, and without paying taxes. <strong>These practices were illegal<\/strong> and are fortunately now a thing of the past![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]We&#8217;ve all heard the story of a friend of a friend who had their vacation ruined by a <strong>last-minute cancellation<\/strong>. Maybe that\u2019s even happened to you. No one is immune to it, but <strong>the risks can certainly be reduced.<\/strong> Renting an Airbnb costs a decent amount of money, and no one wants to throw money to the wind. By making sure the place you&#8217;re renting is compliant with regulations, you ensure you&#8217;re renting an accommodation that actually exists and won&#8217;t get shut down by the government just before you travel. <strong>A booking for a registered and legal Airbnb is much less likely to get cancelled.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684888807944{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: rgba(77,195,197,0.3) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,195,197) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>GOOD TO KNOW<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>\u00a0The CITQ registration is valid for a complete year, after that period, the owner of the rental needs to update his documents and pay the annual fees to ensure the registration number remains for the new year to come.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]Some platforms, including Airbnb, offer <strong>travelers coverage in the event of a last-minute cancellation<\/strong> by the host or if the apartment is unsanitary (because, yes, it happens!) This coverage can compensate you financially or help you relocate to another rental. At <a href=\"https:\/\/mtlvacationrentals.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MTLVacationRentals<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/mtlvacationrentals.com\/en\/rental-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancellation policy<\/a> is posted on our website, and we respect it! <strong>And don&#8217;t worry, we never cancel reservations!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]In 2022, Airbnb removed 700 illegal listings in the Toronto area. All bookings assigned to them were cancelled. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/nouvelles\/actualites\/details\/adoption-du-projet-de-loi-25-visant-a-lutter-contre-lhebergement-touristique-illegal-48571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec&#8217;s Law 25<\/a> further regulating tourist accommodations, the same situation may soon occur in Quebec.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose an accommodation through <strong>MTLVacationRentals<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]Because <strong>we&#8217;re 100% legal<\/strong>!! Since the beginning of our accommodation rental operations, we&#8217;ve had <strong>all required permits<\/strong> in place from the City of Montreal and the CITQ, as well as the <strong>required insurance<\/strong>. For more than 10 years, we&#8217;ve been managing about 20 fully furnished and fully equipped vacation apartments on the Plateau Mont-Royal. <strong>Opt for peace of mind<\/strong> and rely on our many positive reviews: our average rating is <strong>4.8\/5<\/strong> on Airbnb and <strong>4.9\/5<\/strong> on VRBO.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684888807944{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: rgba(77,195,197,0.3) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,195,197) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We&#8217;ve been a SUPERHOST since 2015 and all our apartments are rated GUEST FAVORITES according to the great reviews we have!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>At <strong>MTLVacationRentals<\/strong>, we\u2019ve raised the bar on cleanliness, comfort and safety with these added features:<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>A 24\/7 emergency phone line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are a small, highly professional and proactive team. We believe it&#8217;s essential to offer guests the option of <a href=\"https:\/\/mtlvacationrentals.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speaking to someone on site<\/a> in the event of an emergency. <strong>When you&#8217;re on vacation in a place that&#8217;s not your home, it&#8217;s reassuring to have extra support!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Smart code electronic locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lock codes are <strong>personalized for each stay<\/strong> and are changed after each checkout.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12542&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cr\u00e9dit photo : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schlage.ca\/en\/home\/keyless-deadbolt-locks\/connect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schlage.ca<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12544&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Meticulous maintenance of our rental apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thorough cleaning between each stay, including <strong>cleaning of all sheets, towels and even comforter covers<\/strong> (not all hotels can say that!). Our average cleaning time is 3 hours, whereas hotel staff typically only spend about 20 minutes on each room. <strong>We also carry out large-scale cleaning operations periodically.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Apartment inspection and daily maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t cut corners! Seasonal maintenance is performed on ALL appliances, including barbecues and air conditioners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45 px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; oblique_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2_padding_left_mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Update on Airbnbs in Montreal in 2023<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]Since 2018, the province of Ontario has implemented strict and clear regulations on tourist rental accommodations. The City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec followed suit this year (2023), announcing similar measures following the terrible fire in an Old Montreal building. Despite these measures, some defiant owners continue to list illegal apartments or houses as short-term rentals, but this is fortunately not likely to last much longer, for the health and safety of residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you read all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/nouvelles\/actualites\/details\/adoption-du-projet-de-loi-25-visant-a-lutter-contre-lhebergement-touristique-illegal-48571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new laws concerning tourist accommodation<\/a> before your next visit in the city.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]In light of this information, be <strong>vigilant<\/strong>, ask <strong>questions<\/strong> and <strong>be informed<\/strong> before renting an apartment or vacation home for a short-term stay in Montreal or anywhere in the world. Nothing matters more than your safety and peace of mind![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Enjoy your trip!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The MTLVacationRentals Team<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;95px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blog_empty_space&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Airbnb in Montreal and the province of Quebec legal or illegal? 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