On March 25, 2026, the Government of Québec unveiled a series of significant amendments to the Regulation respecting Tourist Accommodation. These changes aim to better regulate short‑term rentals—particularly those offered on platforms such as Airbnb—and to strengthen compliance among operators. Two major changes were announced.
1. Two mandatory proofs of principal residence
The most notable measure of the new regulation:
Anyone wishing to register or renew the registration of an establishment located in their principal residence must now provide two proofs of principal residence.
"3.1° if the person intends to operate a principal residence establishment, two of the following documents demonstrating that this establishment is their principal residence:
a) a copy of the municipal or school tax bill or a municipal or school tax invoice;
b) a copy of the insurance certificate for a road vehicle of which they are the owner or insured;
c) a copy of proof of change of address issued by a government body responsible for postal services;
d) a copy of a document, such as correspondence, addressed to them and issued by a ministry or government agency;”"
Objectives:
- Reduce false declarations
- Limit fraudulent registrations
- Increase compliance with the Act and the Regulation on Tourist Accommodation
This requirement responds to a recurring issue: dwellings declared as principal residences while being operated full‑time as tourist units.
2. Delayed coming into force
"This regulation comes into force on the fifteenth day following its publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec, except for sections 1 and 2, which come into force on September 1, 2026."
What does this mean for property owners?
Owners who operate tourist accommodation must now:
- Prepare two proofs of principal residence for any registration or renewal request
- Ensure that the registration certificate is displayed at the entrance of the dwelling
- Verify that their listings and practices comply with the new requirements
These rules apply to both individual owners and professional operators.
You may also read Me Annie Lapointe’s article “Règlement sur l’hébergement touristique : léger resserrement des conditions d’enregistrement”* at the following link:
1. Two mandatory proofs of principal residence
The most notable measure of the new regulation:
Anyone wishing to register or renew the registration of an establishment located in their principal residence must now provide two proofs of principal residence.
"3.1° if the person intends to operate a principal residence establishment, two of the following documents demonstrating that this establishment is their principal residence:
a) a copy of the municipal or school tax bill or a municipal or school tax invoice;
b) a copy of the insurance certificate for a road vehicle of which they are the owner or insured;
c) a copy of proof of change of address issued by a government body responsible for postal services;
d) a copy of a document, such as correspondence, addressed to them and issued by a ministry or government agency;”"
Objectives:
- Reduce false declarations
- Limit fraudulent registrations
- Increase compliance with the Act and the Regulation on Tourist Accommodation
This requirement responds to a recurring issue: dwellings declared as principal residences while being operated full‑time as tourist units.
2. Delayed coming into force
"This regulation comes into force on the fifteenth day following its publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec, except for sections 1 and 2, which come into force on September 1, 2026."
What does this mean for property owners?
Owners who operate tourist accommodation must now:
- Prepare two proofs of principal residence for any registration or renewal request
- Ensure that the registration certificate is displayed at the entrance of the dwelling
- Verify that their listings and practices comply with the new requirements
These rules apply to both individual owners and professional operators.
You may also read Me Annie Lapointe’s article “Règlement sur l’hébergement touristique : léger resserrement des conditions d’enregistrement”* at the following link: