Winnipeg
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it is important for you to understand the laws in your region or city. As a platform and online marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to provide resources that may help you better understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustive, but it may give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit the short-term rental homepage or other government agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.
Short-term rental regulations
Hosts in Winnipeg are required to obtain a City of Winnipeg business license to host short-term stays of less than 30 consecutive days. See more information here.
Note: The City of Winnipeg is continuing to process STR license applications, but remains behind. They have indicated that hosts are able to continue hosting while they await their license. Upon receiving their license, hosts should add it into the dedicated field on their listing.
Je vergunning voor kortetermijnverhuur op je advertentie zetten
Hosts in Winnipeg moeten hun vergunning voor kortetermijnverhuur op hun Airbnb-advertentie zetten of een vrijstelling aanvragen.
- Klik op Advertenties en selecteer de advertentie die je wilt aanpassen.
- Klik onder de Advertentie-editor op Voorkeuren aanpassen
. - Klik op Regelgeving en vul de vereiste informatie in.
- Tik op Profiel
en vervolgens op Naar hostmodus gaan 
. - Tik op Advertenties
en kies de advertentie die je wilt aanpassen. - Tik onder de Advertentie-editor op Voorkeuren aanpassen .
- Tik op Regelgeving en vul de vereiste informatie in.
- Tik op Profiel en vervolgens op Naar hostmodus gaan .
- Tik op Advertenties en kies de advertentie die je wilt aanpassen.
- Tik onder de Advertentie-editor op Voorkeuren aanpassen .
- Tik op Regelgeving en vul de vereiste informatie in.
- Tik op Advertenties en selecteer de advertentie die je wilt aanpassen.
- Tik onder de Advertentie-editor op Voorkeuren aanpassen .
- Tik op Regelgeving en vul de vereiste informatie in.
Je kunt een vergunningsnummer toevoegen of een vrijstelling voor hotels aanvragen (indien relevant voor je accommodatie).
Additional information
Payment
There are different fees depending on the type and number of properties you are sharing. See the full list of fees here.
Renewals
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of approval. You’ll need to renew your license annually. Operators require a separate license for each individual short-term rental.
Restrictions on short-term rentals
For short-term rentals owned after February 23, 2023
Owners of new short-term rentals:
- Must be permanent residents of the City of Winnipeg
- Are limited to owning one short-term rental
- Can only rent out their primary residence
New short-term rentals are not permitted in the following zoning districts:
- Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
- Rural Residential (RR2, RR5)
For existing short-term rentals owned on or before February 23, 2023
Owners of existing short-term rentals must be:
- A permanent resident of the City of Winnipeg, or
- A corporation wholly owned by residents of the City of Winnipeg
- If an existing short-term rental is owned by someone who does not live in Winnipeg, or by a corporation not owned by Winnipeg residents, it will not be permitted.
An individual owner can license up to four existing short-term rentals:
- One primary residence
- Up to three non-primary residences, provided they owned them on or before February 23, 2023
- A partnership or corporation can license up to three existing short-term rentals, provided they owned them on or before February 23, 2023.
Other contracts and rules
It's also important to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo board or co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable.
Our commitment to your community
We are committed to working with local officials to clarify how local rules impact the community. We will continue to advocate for changes that will enable people to rent out their homes.