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Short-term rentals are allowed in residential homes in Vaughan – that is the homeowner’s or tenant/lessee’s principal residence – provided that a licence is obtained. Short-term rentals are generally understood to be when individuals rent out their residence, or part of their residence, for short periods of time (not more than 29 consecutive nights) for a fee.
As per the
Short-Term Rentals Licensing By-law
:
homeowners or tenants/lessees are considered owners.
businesses, such as Airbnb and Expedia, that offer a service where individuals can advertise and book their short-term rental, are considered brokerages.
both owners and brokerages are required to obtain a licence.
A Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) applies to all short-term rental stays. Owners
and brokerages must
have a MAT number in order to obtain a licence. Homeowners or tenants/lessees who operate a short-term rental must charge a four per cent tax on accommodations sold.
To register for a MAT number and learn more about the MAT, visit
vaughan.ca/
mat
.
To apply for
a licence
, owners and brokerages must submit an application form with the required supporting documents and licensing fee; select "Apply for a licence" below to get started.
Contact Information
By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
Phone:
905-832-2281
Email:
bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca
Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON
L6A 1T1
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Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law
Municipal Accommodation Tax Short-term Rental By-law 183-2019 (PDF)
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