Last verified against the municipal bylaw on May 28, 2026
GTA

City of Burlington STR rules

Burlington STR registry.

No MAT
Municipal Accommodation Tax
Licence
Compliance focus
Yes
STR licence required
$2M
Min. liability insurance

City of Burlington does not currently collect Municipal Accommodation Tax. You still need a valid STR licence, insurance, and fire/septic compliance — tracked in the checklist below.

Compliance checklist

Licensing

  • Register STR with municipality
  • Pay annual licence fee

Insurance

  • $2M commercial liability insurance

Safety

  • Smoke + CO alarms on every level
  • Posted emergency contact + evacuation plan

MAT

  • Collect MAT on every booking (if applicable)
  • Remit MAT quarterly to municipality (if applicable)