Housing strategy page 67 says zoning has no separate short-term rental designation or regulations; action 5.1 proposes assessing regulation in 2028–2029. Accommodation operators remain subject to MAT registration and tax.
Short-term rentals — Thunder Bay, Ontario
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
Thunder Bay, Ontario has no short-term rentals bylaw on record as of 2026-10-28. Housing strategy page 67 says zoning has no separate short-term rental designation or regulations; action 5.1 proposes assessing regulation in 2028–2029. Accommodation operators remain subject to MAT registration and tax.
No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-28).