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.
How to add your short-term rental accommodation license to your listing
Hosts in Winnipeg are required to add their short-term rental accommodation license to their Airbnb listing or to claim an exemption.
- Click Listings and select the listing you want
- Under Listing editor, click Edit preferences
- Click Regulations and complete the information required
- Tap Profile
and then tap Switch to hosting 
- Tap Listings
and select the listing you want to edit - Under Listing editor, tap Edit preferences
- Tap Regulations and complete the information required
- Tap Profile and then tap Switch to hosting
- Tap Listings and select the listing you want to edit
- Under Listing editor, tap Edit preferences
- Tap Regulations and complete the information required
- Tap Listings and select the listing you want
- Under Listing editor, tap Edit preferences
- Tap Regulations and complete the information required
You can add a permit number or claim a hotel exemption (If relevant for your listing).
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.