Short-Term Accommodations Licence

Effective May 1, 2025, the licencing and regulating of the Short-Term Accommodation By-Law will take effect in the City of Burlington. All new and existing short-term accommodations within the City are required to submit an application form to operate.

Before you apply for a Short-Term Accommodation licence, ensure that you have all of the required
documentation prepared to upload.

The following are City-approved forms:

Burlington Electrical Safety Inspection Certificate

Floor Plan

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate

 Parking Plan

If your property is located within the Niagara Escarpment Commission area, please consult the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s website for additional information before applying. Note that while the Commission may post different information, all applicants must still comply with the City of Burlington's Short-Term Accommodation By-law.

For the full list of required documents, refer to the Short-Term Accommodations Licence by-law.

Notice of Collection 

Personal information in this form is collected under the authority of the City of Burlington's Business Licensing By-Law 42-2008, as amended, and will be used to process applications for a licence or for renewal of a licence to operate a short-term accommodation. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Administration, Phone: 905-335-7777, ext. 7886, bylaw@burlington.ca