Guides

Everything we wish we'd known before our first Airbnb chalet

A living library of long-form guides on Laurentides zoning, land financing, RBQ construction, Airbnb management and real profitability. Every article cites its official sources.

How to get a CITQ number to rent on Airbnb in Québec

Complete procedure to get the CITQ classification certificate required for any short-term rental in Québec: 5 steps, costs, timelines, official sources.

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Québec Airbnb taxation: GST, QST, lodging tax, and income tax

Everything a Québec STR owner needs to know about taxes. Mandatory registrations, available deductions, building amortization.

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How to calculate the real return on a Laurentides Airbnb chalet

Full method: AirDNA gross revenue, Airbnb 18% deductions, taxes, operating costs, amortization. Worked example on a $600k Sainte-Adèle chalet.

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Cost to build a four-season chalet in the Laurentides in 2026

Realistic cost breakdown for a turnkey rental chalet: land, foundations, structure, finishes, septic, well, taxes. 2026 ranges.

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Airbnb zoning in Sainte-Adèle: where is short-term rental permitted?

Map of zones where short-term rental is allowed in Sainte-Adèle, municipal by-law requirements, and CITQ process. Official sources cited.

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