Short-term rentals — Sarnia, Ontario

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

The City of Sarnia, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Short-Term Accommodation By-Law No. 15 of 2020 (Consolidated certified copy), verified 2026-08-23.

Short-Term Accommodation By-Law No. 15 of 2020 (Consolidated certified copy) adopted bylaw

Requires an annual business licence for short-term accommodations; whole-dwelling rentals capped at 180 nights/year, room rentals require the operator's principal residence with up to 3 guest rooms; mandates fire-safety compliance, on-site parking (1 space/room + 1) and Municipal Accommodation Tax registration/collection.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.sarnia.ca · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Short-term rentals in other municipalities