I-Quebec

When deciding whether to become an Airbnb Host, it's important for you to understand the laws in your city and/or province. As a platform and marketplace we don't provide legal advice, but we want to provide some useful links that may help you better understand laws and regulations in Quebec.

This list isn't exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, contact the CITQ, The Tourism Ministry, the Régie du logement, other agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.

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Registration

In the province of Quebec, the law provides a distinction between those providing a tourist accommodation in their principal residence and those providing a tourist accommodation outside of their principal residence. Anyone who wants to provide accommodation to tourists for periods of 31 days or less must have a registration number issued by the CITQ.

To obtain a registration number:

• Hosts must first obtain a notice of compliance signed by their local municipality. Find out more about how to complete the notice here.
• Once the notice is completed, Hosts will then need to register with CITQ and submit the required documents, including proof of at least CAD 2 million in liability insurance.
  • Hosts who provide tourist accommodations in their principal residence are considered principal residence establishments and should apply for a registration using this form.
  • Hosts who provide tourist accommodations outside their principal residences are considered general tourist accommodation establishments and should apply for a registration using this form.
• Hosts are required to pay a fee to complete the registration process, and an annual renewal fee thereafter
• The CITQ will issue a registration in the form of a written notice that must be posted in the listing. The registration is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance.
• Hosts will then need to visit the Regulations tab in their Listing page to submit their registration number.

You can consult Quebec’s Ministry of Tourism website for details on how to file an application with the CITQ.

The law also requires all Hosts to display their registration number on their listing. To obtain a registration number, visit the establishment number display guide. Once you’ve registered, to add this number to your listing, go to Listings, select the listing you want to add it for, and add the number under Regulations.

Municipal Regulations

A permit or certificate may be required by certain municipalities. You should review these requirements with local officials to determine if they apply to your activity.

Zoning by-laws

Some zoning by-laws in a municipality in the province of Quebec may apply to your listing. We recommend that you check with your local municipality to determine whether your listing is impacted by such regulations.

Rent control

In Quebec, rent increases may be subject to the rent control system administered by the Quebec Régie du logement pursuant to standards set out in the Regulation Respecting the Criteria for the Fixing of Rent. You should review these standards carefully if you plan to collect or adjust rent. More information on rent control is available here.

Taxes

Under an Act respecting the Quebec sales tax, a tax on lodging applies each time an accommodation unit is rented for more than six hours and up to 31 consecutive days in most tourism regions in Quebec, including Montreal, as explained on the Revenu Québec website. The province of Quebec and the municipalities collect various other taxes that may apply to residents renting out accommodation units. Find more information on provincial administration of taxes and municipal taxes for Montreal.

Other rules

It is also important to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo board or co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable.