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What is Quebec Bill 25 (CITQ Registration)?
Quebec's Bill 25, formally titled *An Act to combat illegal tourist accommodation*, is a law designed to regulate the province's short-term rental market. The legislation requires anyone offering a tourist accommodation for 31 days or less to obtain a registration number from the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ).
This registration number must be visibly displayed on all listings and advertisements, including those on OTAs and direct booking websites. The primary goal is to ensure rentals comply with municipal bylaws and provincial tax laws, promoting a more structured and equitable tourism industry.
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How it works
To comply with Bill 25, a property owner must submit an application to the CITQ, which includes property details, proof of insurance, and notice to the building's co-ownership association, if applicable. Upon approval and payment of a fee, the operator receives a unique registration number and certificate.
This number is mandatory for all forms of advertising. Municipalities are empowered to set their own additional rules within this framework, such as limiting STRs to certain zones.
The law imposes heavy fines on both hosts and advertising platforms for non-compliance, ensuring platforms actively delist properties that do not display a valid CITQ number.
Why it matters
Bill 25 significantly changes the operational landscape for short-term rental hosts in Quebec by introducing a mandatory layer of legal and administrative compliance. For hosts, this means navigating a formal registration process and adhering to display rules to operate legally.
For local governments, it provides a powerful tool to monitor the STR market, enforce zoning regulations, and ensure the collection of applicable lodging taxes. For travelers, the presence of a CITQ number offers assurance that the property is a legally recognized and operating establishment.
See the official website for current details.
Examples
- A host in Montreal planning to rent their apartment on Airbnb must first complete the CITQ registration process and include the issued number in their listing's dedicated field before it can go live.
- A property management company in Mont-Tremblant that markets its chalets through a direct booking website must ensure each individual property listing on the site clearly displays its unique CITQ registration number.
- A traveler browsing for a summer cottage rental in the Gaspésie region on Vrbo can see the CITQ registration number on the listing page, confirming the property's legal status.
- A municipality discovers an un-numbered short-term rental being advertised on social media and reports it, leading to fines for the operator under the provisions of Bill 25.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CITQ?+
Does Bill 25 apply to all rentals in Quebec?+
What are the penalties for not complying with Quebec Bill 25?+
Where must the CITQ registration number be displayed?+
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