Apply for a short-term rental accommodation licence
To rent your home as a short-term rental in Mississauga, you must have a licence from the City.
A primary residence is the dwelling unit where you live for most of the year. You receive utility bills or tax documents at this address.
A short-term rental is when you rent out all or part of your primary residence for no more than 30 days in a row, up to a total of 180 days a year.
Your licence expires annually, one year from the date it’s issued. You must renew it when it expires before you continue to operate or advertise your short-term rental. We recommend you start the renewal process three months before your licence expires. It can take up to a month to complete the renewal process. You can renew your licence in the dashboard.
To apply for the licence, you must provide the following documents:
Proof you’re 18 years or older, such as a birth certificate, valid driver’s licence or valid passport
Proof that the rental is your principal residence, such as utility bills or tax documents issued within the last 12 months
Valid Level 1 Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued in the last 60 days by Peel Regional Police only
The City only accepts CRCs done by Peel Regional Police. Third party checks are not accepted, including from the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) or the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
Consider applying for the criminal record check online, as it may take at least six weeks to obtain a criminal record check
Proof of commercial general liability insurance with a per occurrence limit of at least $2 million with the City must be included as an additional insured under this policy but only with respect to the operations of the short-term rental accommodation
Emergency contact information for the short-term rental
Proof of the condominium board’s permission, if you live in a condo unit
If you are a tenant renting your primary residence, you also need to:
Provide proof the home or condo owner has authorized you to operate a short-term rental
After you have applied and met the conditions to rent your home, you need to pass an inspection. Once you’ve passed the inspection, we’ll email you to pay your licence fee and download your licence.
Licence fee and fines
The licence fee is $283 per year, and fees are subject to change.
Book an appointment to visit the Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services office at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.
Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment. We’ll schedule an inspection of your rental.
A municipal by-law enforcement officer will visit and inspect the rental to make sure it meets all City standards.
If your short-term rental is compliant, pay the licence fee.
Contact us
If you have any questions about licensing, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).
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