Quebec Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 17 places in Quebec, Canada. Select a place below for its permit, tax and other rules, or see all of Canada.
Quebec at a glance
- Places tracked
- 17 places: 17 restricted
- License or registration
- Required in all 17 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 17 local places
- Regional law
- No regional short-term rental law on record; rules are set locally.
Quebec short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Quebec?
In all 17 places we track in Quebec, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in Quebec?
All 17 local places we track in Quebec require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a regional short-term rental law in Quebec?
We have no regional short-term rental law on record for Quebec. Cities and towns set their own rules.
Which places in Quebec have the strictest rules?
On our records: Montreal, Quebec City, Brossard, Drummondville, Gatineau, Granby.
Quebec Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Quebec encompasses 17 tracked jurisdictions: 17 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
All 17 tracked jurisdictions in Quebec require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 17 of 17 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Montreal, Quebec City, Brossard. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.
LawfulStay monitors Quebec STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.