Airbnb regulations · Morin-Heights
Airbnb regulations in Morin-Heights: what's allowed in 2026
Short answer — **PERMITTED with conditions** in most Quebec municipalities: tourism residence is governed by the local zoning by-law. Permission depends on the property's zone — verify with the municipality before buying or listing.
Quebec province-wide rules — applicable everywhere
- CITQ registration mandatory since September 1, 2023 (Loi 67): every operator must obtain a classification number from the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec and display it on every listing. Operating without a CITQ number is illegal and subject to fines of $2,500–$25,000 per day.
- 3.5 % accommodation tax on the occupancy rate, collected by the operator and remitted to Revenu Québec.
- GST / QST: if your annual revenue exceeds CAD $30,000 you must register and charge taxes (5 % + 9.975 %).
- STR-specific home insurance is required by most municipalities and mandatory to keep coverage if a claim is tied to paid stays.
Sources: Loi 67 — Act to improve the fight against illegal tourist accommodation · Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ) · Revenu Québec — Accommodation Tax
Municipal verdict — Morin-Heights
In Morin-Heights, tourism residence is governed by the local zoning by-law: permission depends on the exact lot zone. Quebec also requires the CITQ number and the 3.5% lodging tax (Bill 67). Verify the zone with the planning department before any purchase — do not assume a neighboring lot is permitted.
| Zone type | Tourism residence | Action required |
|---|---|---|
| Residential / recreational | Depends on exact zone | Email the planning department |
| Commercial / recreational-tourism | Sometimes permitted | Municipal permit + CITQ |
| No-gray-area alternative | Permitted in Sainte-Adèle | Project Heritage — by-law p. 250, 411, 429 |
The no-gray-area alternative — Sainte-Adèle, Project Heritage
If you're looking for land where Airbnb is permitted without depending on the specific zone, Project Heritage at Sainte-Adèle (Laurentides) is the Quebec reference. Tourism-residence use is written directly into municipal zoning by-law 1314-2010-Z, pages 250, 411 and 429 — meaning Airbnb / Vrbo is authorized by the city itself, with no derogation application, no individual procedure, and no risk of the zone being reclassified later. 70+ lots from CAD $119,000, 45 minutes from Montréal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb legal in Morin-Heights?
PERMITTED with conditions in most Quebec municipalities: tourism residence is governed by the local zoning by-law. Permission depends on the property's zone — verify with the municipality before buying or listing. In Morin-Heights, tourism residence is governed by the local zoning by-law: permission depends on the exact lot zone. Quebec also requires the CITQ number and the 3.5% lodging tax (Bill 67). Verify the zone with the planning department before any purchase — do not assume a neighboring lot is permitted.
What are the provincial rules applicable everywhere in Quebec?
Since September 1, 2023, Quebec's Loi 67 requires every Airbnb / Vrbo / short-term-rental operator to hold a CITQ classification number and display it on every listing. The 3.5 % accommodation tax on the occupancy rate is collected by the operator and remitted to Revenu Québec. Annual revenue above CAD $30,000 triggers GST / QST registration.
Source:Loi 67 — Act to improve the fight against illegal tourist accommodation · Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ) · Revenu Québec — Accommodation Tax
Is Airbnb legal in Morin-Heights?
Permission depends on the lot's zone in the Morin-Heights zoning by-law (MRC Pays-d'en-Haut). Contact the planning department with the official lot number for written confirmation. Quebec also requires the CITQ number province-wide since September 2023. For land where the Airbnb use is written directly into the by-law with no gray area, see Project Heritage at Sainte-Adèle (45 min).
Important notice
This page summarizes the (authoritative) provincial rules and points to the municipal by-law for zone-level details. Zoning by-laws can change — always verify the current version with the municipality before buying or listing.
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