Short-term rentals — Guelph, Ontario

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

In the City of Guelph, Ontario, licence required: True; owner occupancy required: False. Source: Short Term Rental / Business Licence Amendment By-law (2023)-20825, verified 2026-06-10.

Short Term Rental / Business Licence Amendment By-law (2023)-20825 adopted bylaw

licence required	True	Schedule "20", s. 3
owner occupancy required	False	Schedule "20", s. 19(a)

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City of Guelph By-law (2023)-20825 amending the Business Licence By-law (2009)-18855 to license short-term rentals.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://guelph.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-10 · Short-term rentals in other municipalities