Airbnb regulations · Sainte-Adèle
Airbnb regulations in Sainte-Adèle: what's allowed in 2026
Short answer — **PERMITTED by zoning by-law** in specific zones named in the municipal code, no individual permission required.
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 — Sainte-Adèle
In Sainte-Adèle, tourism residence (Airbnb / Vrbo) is expressly authorized by zoning by-law 1314-2010-Z in zones named on pages 250, 411 and 429 — no derogation, no individual application, no minimum-stay condition beyond what the rental contract sets. Project Heritage sits in one of these zones.
| Zone type | Tourism residence | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage / recreational (p. 250, 411, 429) | Permitted by by-law | 1314-2010-Z |
| Standard residential | Not written in — verify | Planning department |
| Project Heritage (authorized zone) | Permitted, no derogation | Pages 250, 411, 429 |
By-law reference
- By-law number : 1314-2010-Z
- Pages : 250, 411, 429
- Articles : URB-301
- Updated: 2026-05-14
- Open the consolidated by-law →
Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb legal in Sainte-Adèle?
PERMITTED by zoning by-law in specific zones named in the municipal code, no individual permission required. In Sainte-Adèle, tourism residence (Airbnb / Vrbo) is expressly authorized by zoning by-law 1314-2010-Z in zones named on pages 250, 411 and 429 — no derogation, no individual application, no minimum-stay condition beyond what the rental contract sets. Project Heritage sits in one of these zones.
Source:Official site — Ville de Sainte-Adèle · Zoning by-law no. 1314-2010-Z — pages 250, 411, 429
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 Sainte-Adèle?
Yes. Sainte-Adèle's zoning by-law (number 1314-2010-Z) expressly authorizes tourism-residence use in zones designated on pages 250, 411 and 429. No individual application is required for lots within these zones — the municipality itself writes the use into the code. All Project Heritage lots sit in one of these authorized zones.
Source:Official site — Ville de Sainte-Adèle · Zoning by-law no. 1314-2010-Z — pages 250, 411, 429
What are the municipal conditions to operate an Airbnb in Sainte-Adèle?
Beyond the provincial Loi 67 rules (mandatory CITQ number, 3.5 % accommodation tax, STR insurance), the city requires general standards on noise, parking and occupancy capacity. It does not set a minimum-stay duration or annual cap on nights inside the authorized zones — which is what makes the Sainte-Adèle by-law unusually permissive for Quebec.
Source:Official site — Ville de Sainte-Adèle · Zoning by-law no. 1314-2010-Z — pages 250, 411, 429
What is the Airbnb by-law number for Sainte-Adèle?
Zoning by-law no 1314-2010-Z, pages 250, 411 and 429 (current consolidation available on the Ville de Sainte-Adèle website, Règlements municipaux section). This is the by-law that writes tourism-residence use directly into the zoning code — it has been in force since 2010 and reconfirmed in subsequent revisions.
Source:Official site — Ville de Sainte-Adèle · Zoning by-law no. 1314-2010-Z — pages 250, 411, 429
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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