Short-term rentals — Pickering, Ontario

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

The City of Pickering, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Consolidated Zoning By-law No. 8149/24 (Dec 16, 2024), verified 2026-10-19.

Consolidated Zoning By-law No. 8149/24 (Dec 16, 2024) adopted bylaw
owner occupancy required yes s. 4.38(2): "shall be the principal residence...of the person or persons operating"
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Pickering Zoning By-law 8149/24, s.4.38: short-term rentals (28 days or less) allowed in residential, City Centre and Urban Reserve zones. Max one STR per dwelling; the dwelling must be the operator's principal residence; parking per Section 5; no change to the home's external appearance.

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