Amendment establishing Hamilton's STR licensing program (in force since Jan 2023): operators and booking-platform brokers must be licensed; STRs (stays <28 consecutive days) permitted only in the operator's principal residence.
Short-term rentals — Hamilton, Ontario
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
The City of Hamilton, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 23-005 - To Amend By-law No. 07-170 (Short-Term Rental Licensing), verified 2026-08-23.