Rental chalet regulations in Québec: Bill 67, CITQ, municipal zoning and lodging tax
Short answer — In Québec, short-term rental is governed by Bill 67 (mandatory CITQ since Sept. 2023), the 3.5% lodging tax, and the municipal zoning by-law — only the municipality decides whether Airbnb is permitted on a given lot.
Complete legal framework for renting a chalet on Airbnb in Québec: Bill 67, mandatory CITQ number, 3.5% lodging tax, and the municipal by-law's role. Laurentides municipality comparison.
Québec rental chalet regulation rests on three cumulative levels: provincial law (Bill 67 + CQLR E-14.2, mandatory CITQ number since September 2023), the 3.5% lodging tax charged on every night, and the municipal zoning by-law that decides whether « tourist residence » use is permitted on a given lot. Without all three, Airbnb operation is illegal — even with a new chalet and a valid building permit.
Is Airbnb legal in Québec?
Yes, under three simultaneous conditions: (1) the municipal zoning by-law authorizes tourism residence on the lot's zone; (2) you hold a valid CITQ number; (3) you collect and remit the lodging tax. Missing any one condition exposes you to fines up to $50,000 per offence.
What is Bill 67?
Bill 67 (2023) strengthens provincial tourist-accommodation oversight: mandatory CITQ registration for any rental under 31 days, platform obligation to verify the number before publishing, and expanded municipal powers to limit tourism-residence density by zone.
Is a CITQ number mandatory?
Yes, everywhere in Québec, for every night rented to tourists — even one per year. The number must appear on the Airbnb/Vrbo listing and at the dwelling entrance. Process: verify municipal zoning, submit the file on citq.qc.ca, pass the physical inspection (~CAD $350, 6 to 8 weeks).
What role does the municipal by-law play?
The zoning by-law overrides CITQ. Even with a valid number, if the lot's zone does not authorize tourism residence, the municipality can issue a cease-and-desist. Before any purchase, require written confirmation from the planning department citing the official lot number.
Which Laurentides municipalities allow Airbnb?
Each municipality sets its own rules — there is no uniform MRC standard.
- Sainte-Adèle — Québec reference: tourism residence written into by-law 1314-2010-Z, pages 250, 411 and 429. Project Heritage sits in an authorized zone.
- Mont-Tremblant — permitted in resort zones (Tremblant, Versant Soleil) and recreational-tourism zones; restricted in standard residential zones.
- Saint-Sauveur — largely restricted in residential zones; permitted in certain commercial and recreational-tourism zones.
- Morin-Heights — permission depends on the exact zone; mandatory verification with the planning department.
- Val-David — same logic: the local by-law determines permission lot by lot.
What is the lodging tax?
Provincial levy of 3.5% on the price of every tourist-residence night (Lodging Tax Act, CQLR T-0.3). Airbnb collects and remits it to Revenu Québec since 2019. It is charged on top of GST/QST (14.975% when revenue exceeds $30,000/yr).
Official sources
- Tourist Accommodation Establishments Act — CQLR E-14.2
- Bill 67 — strengthened tourist-accommodation oversight (2023)
- Lodging Tax Act — CQLR T-0.3
- CITQ — citq.qc.ca
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — municipal oversight
Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb legal in Québec?
Yes, but under three cumulative conditions: (1) the municipal zoning by-law authorizes « tourist residence » use on the lot's zone; (2) you hold a valid CITQ number (Tourist Accommodation Establishments Act, CQLR E-14.2, strengthened by Bill 67 in September 2023); (3) you collect and remit the 3.5% lodging tax. Missing any one condition makes the operation illegal, subject to fines up to $50,000 per offence.
Source: Tourist Accommodation Establishments Act (CQLR E-14.2) (LégisQuébec)
What is Bill 67 in Québec for Airbnb?
Bill 67 (An Act mainly to improve the oversight of tourist accommodation), adopted in 2023 and effective September 2023, strengthens the CITQ registration requirement for any rental under 31 days, requires platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) to verify the CITQ number before publishing, and expands municipal powers to regulate tourism-residence density by zone.
Source: National Assembly of Québec — Bill 67 (2023) (Assemblée nationale du Québec)
Is a CITQ number mandatory to rent a chalet?
Yes, everywhere in Québec, for any tourist-accommodation rental under 31 consecutive days — even a single night per year. The CITQ number (classification certificate from the Quebec Tourism Industry Corporation) must appear on the Airbnb/Vrbo listing and at the dwelling entrance. Without it, the listing has been illegal since September 2023, and platforms refuse publication if the number is missing or invalid.
Source: CITQ — Quebec Tourism Industry Corporation (CITQ)
Which Laurentides municipalities allow Airbnb?
Permission depends on each municipality's zoning by-law — there is no uniform MRC rule. Sainte-Adèle is the reference: tourism residence is written directly into by-law 1314-2010-Z (pages 250, 411, 429). Mont-Tremblant authorizes the use in resort and recreational-tourism zones but restricts it in standard residential zones. Saint-Sauveur has tightened its by-law and heavily limits STR in residential zones. Morin-Heights and Val-David require lot-by-lot verification with the planning department — never assume a neighboring lot is permitted.
Can you rent a chalet without checking the municipal by-law?
No — the municipal zoning by-law overrides the CITQ number. Even with a valid CITQ, if the lot's zone does not authorize « tourist residence », the operation is illegal in the municipality's eyes and can trigger fines, a cease-and-desist notice, and an order to stop operating or convert. Before any purchase, require written confirmation from the planning department citing the lot number — not just the civic address.