Short-term rentals — Stratford, Ontario

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

In the City of Stratford, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022 (Short-Term Rentals), verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required.

Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022 (Short-Term Rentals) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.1
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Licenses and regulates short-term rentals (and inns, hostels, rooming/boarding houses) in Stratford. A licence is required to operate; eligibility requires the use be permitted under the Zoning By-law and a Parking Management Plan. Licence posted on-site. 2026 fee: $420 first room, $130/additional bedroom.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://www.city.stratford.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-21 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities