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Short-Term Rentals
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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. 
 
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 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​​​
 

 Related Links

 
City Web Pages
  • Apply for a Licence
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Municipal Accomodation Tax
  • Identification requirements for business licence and permit applications
By-laws
  • By-law Library
  • Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law
  • Municipal Accommodation Tax Short-term Rental By-law 183-2019 (PDF)
 

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