Tourist accommodations are governed by provincial and municipal legislation. The provincial legislation establishes the definition of various tourist accommodations and requires operators to apply for a registration number from the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec.
The Municipality, for its part, has the authority to decide with its zoning By-law where tourist accommodations are allowed on its territory.
A short-term tourist accommodation is defined as the rental of at least one accommodation unit (room, bed, apartment, etc.) to tourists or for a fee, for less than 31 days. This definition includes primary and secondary residences offered for rental on sites such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Wimbu and others.
For any questions, please consult the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ).
The municipal zoning by-law allows short-term tourist accommodation within a principal residence in most areas of Chelsea, but under certain conditions.
To operate short-term tourist accommodation inside a principal residence, you must obtain:
AND
If you operate a tourist accommodation establishment, be sure to comply with municipal safety and sanitation regulations.
Other conditions dictated by provincial law and applicable municipal by-laws apply:
This page was last updated on January 30