Mont-Tremblant Airbnb Short Term Rental Rules 2026

Quebec vs Ontario: A Completely Different System

If you own property in Ontario and Quebec (or you're comparing markets), this is the most important thing to understand:

The biggest difference? No principal residence requirement. In most Ontario cities (Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Ottawa), you can only Airbnb the home you live in. In Mont-Tremblant, investment properties, vacation chalets, and condos can all qualify, as long as they're in an authorized zone.

What Counts as a Short-Term Rental in Quebec?

Quebec's Loi sur l'hébergement touristique (Tourist Accommodation Act) defines it clearly:

A tourist accommodation establishment is any establishment offering at least one accommodation unit (bed, room, suite, apartment, house, chalet, or campsite) for rent to tourists for a period not exceeding 31 days. Quebec Tourist Accommodation Act

Key elements:

• 31 days or less = short-term rental (not 28 or 30 like in Ontario)
• Any accommodation unit counts: a room, an apartment, a full chalet
• Rented to tourists for compensation
• Rentals of 32+ days are not subject to these rules

Zoning: Where STRs Are Allowed in Mont-Tremblant

This is where Mont-Tremblant adds its own layer on top of the provincial CITQ rules. The city uses zoning to control where "résidences de tourisme" (tourism residences) can operate.

Permitted Zones

STRs are generally allowed in:

• Resort station areas (around the Tremblant ski resort base)
• Village commercial zones (Chemin du Village, pedestrian village area)
• Mixed-use zones near Lac Tremblant
• Zones coded HT (habitation-touristique) and CVG (village-station)

Prohibited or Restricted Zones

STRs are typically not allowed in:

• Single-family residential zones away from the resort
• Strictly residential neighbourhoods
• Some zones with conditional use only (case-by-case approval)

In zones where STRs are prohibited, you cannot rent for 31 days or less, even as your principal residence. However, mid-term rentals (32+ days) remain permitted in all zones.

CITQ Registration: The Core Requirement

The CITQ (Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec) is the provincial body that handles all tourist accommodation registration in Quebec. Think of it as a province-wide STR license.

Registration Categories

CITQ has three categories. You need to choose the right one:

Most Mont-Tremblant hosts will fall under General Tourist Accommodation ($156/year), since the typical setup is a chalet or condo that isn't the owner's primary home. If you live in your Mont-Tremblant property full-time and rent it out occasionally, you'd qualify for the Primary Residence category ($54/year).

Required Documents

You'll need the following to apply:

• Municipal Compliance Notice (Avis de conformité) signed by Mont-Tremblant's urban planning department
• Property title, municipal tax bill, or lease agreement
• Proof of civil liability insurance ($2,000,000 per event minimum)
• Interior and exterior photographs of the property
• Co-ownership provisions or syndicate authorization (if condo)
• Owner authorization (if you're a tenant subletting)

Registration Certificate

Once approved, CITQ issues a registration certificate containing:

• Your registration number (6 digits)
• Property address and category
• Number of accommodation units
• Issue and expiry dates (valid 12 months)

This certificate must be:

• Displayed at the main entrance of your property in full view
• Included in all advertisements and listing descriptions
• Shared with platforms like Airbnb (they require it before your listing goes live)

Step by Step: How to Register Your Mont-Tremblant Airbnb

• 1 Verify your zoning. Contact Mont-Tremblant's Service d'urbanisme at 819-425-8614 or urbanisme@villedemont-tremblant.qc.ca. Confirm that your property is in a zone where tourism residences are permitted.
• 2 Get your Municipal Compliance Notice. Download the "Avis de conformité" form from the CITQ website. Fill out Sections 1 through 3, then submit it to Mont-Tremblant's urban planning department for Section 4 (the municipal sign-off). Allow 2 to 4 weeks.
• 3 Secure your insurance. Get $2,000,000 civil liability insurance that explicitly covers short-term rental activity. Keep the certificate handy for your application.
• 4 Take property photos. CITQ requires both interior and exterior photographs of your property.
• 5 Apply online at CITQ. Visit citq.qc.ca and complete the registration form. Upload all documents and pay the fee ($54 or $156 depending on category).
• 6 Receive your certificate. CITQ reviews your application and issues your registration certificate with your 6-digit number.
• 7 Display and advertise. Post the certificate at your property entrance. Include your registration number on every Airbnb listing, VRBO listing, and advertisement. Share the certificate with each platform.
• 8 Renew annually. Your registration expires after 12 months. Submit your renewal application at least 60 days before expiry to avoid gaps in compliance.

The Municipal Compliance Notice (Avis de Conformité)

This document is the critical link between Mont-Tremblant's municipal zoning and Quebec's provincial CITQ system. You cannot get a CITQ registration without it.

The form has four sections:

1. Section 1: Your personal information (operator/owner details)
2. Section 2: Property details (address, unit type, number of units)
3. Section 3: Category of establishment (primary residence, general, or youth)
4. Section 4: Reserved for the municipality. An authorized municipal employee confirms whether your property's intended use complies with local zoning, signs and stamps the form, then returns it to you.

A new Compliance Notice is also required when:

• There's a change of operator (new owner or manager)
• You change the type or number of accommodation units
• You add units or convert rooms to a different configuration

Insurance Requirements

Quebec requires significantly higher insurance coverage than most Ontario municipalities:

For comparison, most Ontario cities require $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Quebec standardizes it at the $2M level across the province.

Quebec Lodging Tax (Taxe sur l'hébergement): 3.5%

Quebec charges a provincial lodging tax on all short-term accommodations:

The tax on lodging is 3.5% of the price of an overnight stay, applicable to accommodation of fewer than 32 consecutive days in any tourist accommodation establishment. Revenu Québec

How it works:

• Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms collect and remit the 3.5% automatically on your behalf
• Direct bookings require you to collect 3.5% from guests and remit to Revenu Québec
• Calculated on the nightly rate only (exclude cleaning fees, parking, and other services)
• GST and QST also apply on top if you earn $30,000+ annually from short-term rentals

Unlike Ontario's MAT (Municipal Accommodation Tax), Quebec's lodging tax is provincial and funds tourism promotion across the province.

Income Tax and CRA Rules for Quebec STRs

This is where things get serious for hosts who skip registration:

This means operating without CITQ registration doesn't just risk provincial fines. It also means the CRA treats your rental income as though you have zero expenses. On a property earning $60,000/year in gross revenue with $40,000 in expenses, that's the difference between paying tax on $20,000 versus $60,000.

Additional tax obligations:

• All rental income must be reported to both CRA (federal) and Revenu Québec (provincial)
• GST/HST registration required if earning $30,000+/year
• QST registration also required at the $30,000 threshold in Quebec
• Keep records for at least 6 years for tax purposes

Fines and Penalties

Quebec does not mess around with enforcement:

The numbers tell the story: between March 2020 and March 2024, Quebec issued over 3,600 fines totaling more than $15 million to non-compliant operators. In the 2023/2024 fiscal year alone, $5 million in fines were issued province-wide.

Warning: Lac-Tremblant-Nord Is a Different Municipality

This trips up a lot of buyers. Lac-Tremblant-Nord is a separate municipality from Ville de Mont-Tremblant, and their rules are dramatically different.

Lac-Tremblant-Nord's Zoning By-law 2021-02 (Section 3.3.1) explicitly states that "location court terme" (short-term rental) requires a minimum of 31+ consecutive days per stay, up to 180 days maximum. This effectively bans traditional Airbnb-style rentals in the entire municipality.

Additional restrictions in Lac-Tremblant-Nord:

• Must be in a single-family detached home (H1 use)
• No renting secondary buildings (cabins, garages, bunkie)
• No signage permitted
• No camping vehicles or tents during rental periods
• Septic system must be pumped every 2 years minimum

Staying Compliant in Mont-Tremblant

• 1 Verify zoning first, buy second. Before purchasing an investment property, confirm with Mont-Tremblant's urban planning department that the specific lot allows tourism residences. Don't rely on a real estate agent's word alone.
• 2 Get your CITQ number before listing. Airbnb and VRBO require your registration number before your listing goes live in Quebec. Don't try to list first and register later.
• 3 Display your number everywhere. Your 6-digit CITQ registration number must appear on every listing, every ad, and on a certificate posted at your property entrance. This is how inspectors verify compliance.
• 4 Renew 60 days early. Your CITQ registration expires after 12 months. Submit your renewal well before the deadline to avoid any gap where your listing gets suspended.
• 5 Keep your insurance current. If your $2M policy lapses or changes, update CITQ within 30 days. An insurance gap means your registration is non-compliant.
• 6 Track your revenue for tax thresholds. At $30,000/year in gross STR revenue, you must register for both GST and QST. Most active Mont-Tremblant listings will hit this threshold.
• 7 Check your condo declaration. Even if the zone permits STRs, your condo association (syndicat de copropriété) may prohibit them. Review your declaration of co-ownership before applying.
• 8 Consider mid-term as a backup. If your property is in a prohibited zone, rentals of 32+ consecutive days are not subject to STR rules. Corporate relocations and seasonal workers create steady demand in the Tremblant area.

Official Resources

Always verify current rules with official sources:

Common Questions From Mont-Tremblant Hosts

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Bylaw and regulation details change frequently. Always verify current rules directly with your local municipality before making hosting decisions.