Following the draft regulation we analyzed last January, (https://www.lodixa.com/blog/actualites-1/quebec-propose-de-moderniser-les-regles-sur-lhebergement-touristique-ce-que-les-proprietaires-de-residences-de-tourisme-doivent-savoir-18) the government of Quebec now confirms the adoption of amendments to the Tourist Accommodation Act.
These changes are part of a clear intention: to strengthen compliance, better regulate the use of primary residences, and improve market transparency.
But concretely, what does this mean for owners and managers of tourist residences?
What changes concretely for owners
A person wishing to register a primary residence establishmentor renew a registration will now have to present two proofs of primary residence.The registration certificate must be displayed in view of the tourist clientele at the main entrance of the tourist accommodation establishment, rather than in public view.
Some measures will come into effect as of
April 9, 2026, while others will follow onSeptember 1, 20261er septembre 2026.
Measures in effect as of April 9, 2026:
The obligation to distinctly indicate the registration number and, if applicable, the name of the establishment in any advertising used to promote it and on any website, whether transactional or not, also applies to social media;
The possibility to include only a statement indicating that the establishments are registered in accordance with the Act, rather than all registration numbers, for operators with more than one tourist accommodation establishment who advertise or promote multiple establishments;
The obligation to display the registration certificate in view of the tourist clientele at the main entrance of the tourist accommodation establishment, rather than in public view (building entrance).
Measures in effect on September 1, 2026:
Presentation of two proofs ofprimary residencein support of an application for registration of a primary residence establishment or for the renewal of a registration;
The obligation to provide the consent of the owner of the rented premises or the condominium association, as applicable, for each annual renewal of a tourist accommodation establishment registration. These consents were previously only required at the initial registration of an establishment. Standardized forms for these consents will also be established to simplify their receipt by the delegates at the Ministry of Tourism's registration.
A rapidly progressing compliance
The ministry announces that: "The legislative and regulatory changes of the last three years have already had a positive effect on compliance with the Law. According to exploratory studies by the Ministry, the compliance rate for accommodation listings posted simultaneously on Airbnb and Vrbo was 87.6% in 2025, compared to 34.5% in 2022.
Analysis: a logical continuity with the initial project
The adopted measures essentially reflect the orientations of the regulatory project analyzed in December.
The same axes are found:
- Strengthening proof of primary residence
- Clarification of advertising rules
- Adjustment of display obligations
- Increased regulation in condominiums
The government has therefore moved forward without major changes.
Lodixa's position: a concrete advance... but still incomplete
These new measures clearly go in the right direction.
The strengthening of proof of primary residence and the requirement for annual consent help reduce abuses and restore fairer competition among operators.
The clarification of advertising rules and the adaptation of display obligations also improve market transparency while simplifying certain operational aspects.
On these points, Lodixa believes that the regulatory framework is becoming more coherent and better enforced.
But structural issues remain
Despite these advances, the main issues identified in our previous analysis are still present.
1. No clarification on municipal regulations
Municipalities retain a great deal of latitude, sometimes used to impose very strict restrictions, including on primary residences.
The question remains: Where is the line between regulation and disguised prohibition?
2. Still no harmonization at the provincial level
The gaps between municipalities remain significant, both in terms of:
- Operating rules
- And tax levels
This disparity continues to create an unpredictable and complex environment for property owners.
3. Unequal economic pressure across territories
In some regions, the burdens and restrictions are such that operations become hardly viable, which skews the market in favor of other forms of accommodation.
In summary
The new measures:
- Strengthen market compliance
- Reduce opportunities for circumvention
- Improve transparency
- And further structure the regulation of primary residences
Conclusion Lodixa
Better regulation: Yes. But also clarify and harmonize.
Quebec continues its efforts to regulate tourist accommodation, with results already visible in compliance rates.
However, to ensure sustainable, fair, and economically viable regulation, a next step will be essential:
Reduce municipal disparities and establish clear provincial guidelines.
Without this, the market will remain fragmented and unequal across territories.