Question 1

Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Toronto?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The City of Toronto requires every short-term rental operator to register, renew annually, and display the registration number on all listings and ads. The property must be your principal residence. Certus handles registration and compliance as part of our management service.

Question 2

What is Toronto's 180-night rule?

Accepted Answer

Entire-home short-term rentals are capped at 180 nights per calendar year. Renting individual rooms is not subject to the cap. We track your nights and shift your calendar to 28-plus-night stays once you approach the limit, so your property keeps earning year-round.

Question 3

How much does Airbnb management cost in Toronto?

Accepted Answer

Our plans run from 10% to 20% per booking depending on service level. Essential Stewardship (10%) covers listings, bookings, guest communication, cleaning, and insurance. Refined Residence (15%) adds dynamic pricing and listing SEO. Prestige Management (20%) adds financial reporting, licensing support, and a dedicated account manager.

Question 4

How much can my Toronto property earn on Airbnb?

Accepted Answer

It depends on location, size, and finish, but our portfolio currently averages $250 RevPAR at 80% occupancy. A well-run short-term rental in Toronto typically outperforms traditional monthly rent. Book a free consultation and we will run the numbers for your specific property.

Question 5

Who pays the 6% Municipal Accommodation Tax?

Accepted Answer

Guests pay it on top of the nightly rate. Airbnb collects and remits the MAT automatically for bookings made through its platform. For direct or other-platform bookings, we make sure it is collected and filed correctly.

Question 6

My property is not my principal residence. Can you still manage it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, just not as a nightly Airbnb, since Toronto's bylaw restricts short-term rentals to principal residences. We manage it as a corporate or mid-term rental with stays of 28 nights or more, which sits outside the bylaw entirely and suits furnished condos and investment properties well.

OUR SERVICES

Airbnb Management in Toronto with Transparent Fees from 10%

Certus handles your listing, pricing, guests, cleaning, and City of Toronto licensing so your property earns more while you do nothing. Our portfolio averages $250 RevPAR at 80% occupancy.

OUR PRICING

Simple Per-Booking Pricing, No Hidden Fees

Most Toronto Airbnb managers charge 15% to 25% and bury the details. Ours are on the table before you sign anything: one simple fee per booking, three service levels.

Essential Stewardship: 10%

Listings, bookings and calendar, guest communication, cleaning, and property rental insurance handled end to end.

Refined Residence: 15%

Everything in Essential plus dynamic pricing, premium listing management, listing SEO, and concierge service.

Prestige Management: 20%

Everything in Refined plus financial reporting, licensing support, furnishing and staging, and a dedicated account manager.

OUR SERVICES

Everything Your Airbnb Needs, Under One Roof

From listing to licensing, one team runs the whole operation and one monthly report shows you the results.

Listing Creation & Optimization

Professional copy and photo direction, listed across Airbnb and every major platform for maximum exposure.

Dynamic Pricing

Nightly rates adjust to Toronto demand, events, and seasonality so you never leave money on the table.

Guest Communication, 24/7

Screening, check-in support, and around-the-clock responses that keep reviews at five stars.

Cleaning & Turnover

Hotel-standard cleaning coordinated between every stay, with inspection and restocking.

STR Licensing Support

We register your property with the City of Toronto, display your registration number correctly, and keep you onside with the bylaw.

Owner Reporting

Clear monthly statements showing bookings, revenue, and payouts. No surprises.

TORONTO STR RULES

Toronto's Short-Term Rental Rules, Handled

Toronto regulates short-term rentals tightly. Get it wrong and the City can fine you or delist your property. Here is what the bylaw requires, and how we keep you compliant.

Principal Residence Only

You can only short-term rent the home you live in. Stays under 28 consecutive nights count as short-term rentals.

Mandatory City Registration

Operators must register with the City of Toronto, renew annually, and show the registration number on every listing. We handle the paperwork.

The 180-Night Cap

Entire-home rentals are capped at 180 nights per year. We track your nights and pivot to longer stays before you hit the limit.

6% Accommodation Tax

Toronto charges a 6% MAT on short-term rental revenue. Airbnb remits it for platform bookings; we make sure everything else is filed.

ACROSS THE GTA

The Numbers Our Owners See

Our portfolio averages $250 RevPAR at an 80% occupancy rate, with 24/7 support behind every stay. We manage short-term rentals across Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Oakville, with local cleaning and maintenance teams in every market.

FAQ

Toronto Airbnb Management, Answered

The questions Toronto owners ask us most, before and after they switch to Certus.

Yes. The City of Toronto requires every short-term rental operator to register, renew annually, and display the registration number on all listings and ads. The property must be your principal residence. Certus handles registration and compliance as part of our management service.

Entire-home short-term rentals are capped at 180 nights per calendar year. Renting individual rooms is not subject to the cap. We track your nights and shift your calendar to 28-plus-night stays once you approach the limit, so your property keeps earning year-round.

It depends on location, size, and finish, but our portfolio currently averages $250 RevPAR at 80% occupancy. A well-run short-term rental in Toronto typically outperforms traditional monthly rent. Book a free consultation and we will run the numbers for your specific property.

Guests pay it on top of the nightly rate. Airbnb collects and remits the MAT automatically for bookings made through its platform. For direct or other-platform bookings, we make sure it is collected and filed correctly.

Yes, just not as a nightly Airbnb, since Toronto's bylaw restricts short-term rentals to principal residences. We manage it as a corporate or mid-term rental with stays of 28 nights or more, which sits outside the bylaw entirely and suits furnished condos and investment properties well.

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