Schedule 21 licenses short-term accommodation providers: must operate at their resident address, unhosted units capped at 5 bedrooms (1 property per provider from 2026-10-01), local contact reachable within 1hr, property standards/fire inspection required, 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax remitted.
Short-term rentals — London, Ontario
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
The City of London, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licensing By-law No. L.-131-16, Schedule 21 - Short-Term Accommodation, verified 2026-08-23.
City informational page summarizing Schedule 21 STA licensing fees ($552 new incl. $351 inspection; $201 renewal) and rules; cites Business Licensing By-law L.-131-16 as the governing instrument.