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.
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.