A short-term rental in Toronto is a stay of less than 28 consecutive days. The City's rules for operators are, as of October 16, 2026:
- Principal residence only. You can only rent out the home you live in, and must be able to show it is your principal residence. Homeowners and tenants can both operate, in houses, apartments or condos.
- Registration first. Operators must register with the City before operating. The City lists the fee as $390, non-refundable and renewed annually (2026 renewal $390), subject to annual increase.
- Registration number on every listing. The number, in the format STR-0000-XXXXXX, must appear on all advertisements and listings, and on related invoices and receipts.
- 180 nights. Renting the entire home is limited to 180 nights per calendar year. Renting up to three bedrooms while you live there has no night limit.
- Municipal Accommodation Tax. Operators collect and remit a 6% MAT, quarterly, and file a report each period even if nothing was rented.
Condominium rules come first
The City reminds condo owners to make sure the corporation's declaration, by-laws and rules allow short-term rentals, since some prohibit them. City registration does not override a building's prohibition. Check the rules in the status certificate package before buying a unit with this use in mind.
Investment units
Because a unit you do not live in cannot be a short-term rental in Toronto, a buyer planning to rent a second property would be looking at long-term tenancies. A unit left empty may also attract the Vacant Home Tax.