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Licences and permits to operate as a short-term rental host in Toronto

We found two licences, permits and registrations that can apply when you operate as a short-term rental host in Toronto, starting with the Short-Term Rental Operator Registration. They are handled by two different bodies: Municipal Licensing & Standards and the City of Toronto.

Everything on this list is municipal, so the City of Toronto is your main point of contact. One item lists a published fee, quoted below as the page states it. One has no fee listed on the page we reviewed.

Requirements
2
Issuers
2
Provincial
0
Last verified
Oct 31, 2026

What you'll need

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  1. 01Short-Term Rental Operator Registration

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Operators must register with the City before listing; only your principal residence may be rented, entire-home rentals are capped at 180 nights a year, and registration is renewed yearly.

    Fees as published

    • Registration fee: $390 (subject to annual increase
    • non-refundable). The renewal fee for 2026 is $390.00 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified September 16, 2026)
    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

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  2. 02Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) filing

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto

    Operators must collect and remit a 6% Municipal Accommodation Tax and file a tax report for each reporting period.

    No fee published on the source page.

    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the municipality before opening.

FAQ

Short-Term Rental Host in Toronto: common questions

What licences do I need to operate as a short-term rental host in Toronto?
Our list has two items: Short-Term Rental Operator Registration and Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) filing. Confirm with the City of Toronto before opening.
How much do the licences cost to operate as a short-term rental host in Toronto?
Published fees: Short-Term Rental Operator Registration: Registration fee: $390 (subject to annual increase; non-refundable). The renewal fee for 2026 is $390.00 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified September 16, 2026). Fees change; check the linked page for the current amount.
Who issues these licences and permits?
City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards (Short-Term Rental Operator Registration); City of Toronto (Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) filing).
Do I need anything from the Province of Ontario?
The City of Toronto pages we reviewed don't list a provincial requirement for this type of business. Other registrations, such as registering a business name or a tax account, can still apply depending on how you set up.
How current is this information?
Each item was last checked against the linked page on October 31, 2026. Rules and fees change, so open the linked page and confirm with the issuer before you apply. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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