Airbnb · Saint-Sauveur · 2026 rules
Can you rent out your principal residence on Airbnb in Saint-Sauveur, and where is a unit bought for short-term rental allowed? The city's rules, checked against its by-laws on October 19, 2026, the Quebec framework and the purchase price of a house or condo according to Centris.
Renting out your own principal residence short-term is allowed in Saint-Sauveur only in some zones; buying a unit to rent it on Airbnb year-round (tourist residence) is possible only in specific zones. To buy, count on $690,000 for a house and $467,500 for a condo at the 2026 median price (Centris). Rules checked on October 19, 2026.
The short answer
Renting out your own principal residence short-term is allowed in Saint-Sauveur only in some zones; buying a unit to rent it on Airbnb year-round (tourist residence) is possible only in specific zones. To buy, count on $690,000 for a house and $467,500 for a condo at the 2026 median price (Centris).
Renting out your principal residence in Saint-Sauveur: allowed in some zones only
The zoning by-law treats the principal residence as a tourist residence: short-stay rental, including in the operator's principal residence, is authorized only in the zones whose grid refers to article 79. In the grid consolidated as of April 20, 2026, this reference appears for zones HT 303, HT 305, HT 306, HT 330, HT 331, HT 333, HT 336, HT 337 and HT 338. By-law 222-75-2022 confirmed the prohibition in the other zones.
Buying to rent year-round in Saint-Sauveur: only in some zones
A unit that is not your principal residence, rented by the night or the week all year, is a "tourist residence". The law does not protect it: the city decides through its zoning where it is allowed.
Tourist residence authorized as a complementary use to housing in zones HT 303, 305, 306, 330, 331, 333, 336, 337 and 338 (article 79), and as a principal use “Tourist residence (c4a)” in zones CVG 207, CVG 241 (with condition a), HT 327 and HT 336 according to the 2026 grid. Prohibited elsewhere. The by-law defines a short stay as any rental of less than 4 months.
The by-law in Saint-Sauveur
- By-law: Zoning By-law 222-2008, article 79 (amended by 222-66-2021 and 222-75-2022); use and standards grid consolidated as of April 20, 2026 (up to 222-107-2026); administration by-law 258-2009
- Municipal permit or certificate: Certificate of occupancy required if the activity is authorized in the zone, plus a CITQ registration number; fines of about $1,000 per day (natural person) and $2,000 per day (legal person), doubled for a repeat offence (art. 15.1 of by-law 258-2009). Fees not indicated.
What buying costs in Saint-Sauveur
- House (single-family): $690,000 at the 2026 median, from 208 sales, +135% since 2019.
- Condo: $467,500 at the 2026 median, from 59 sales, +99% since 2019.
| Year | House, median price | Sales | Condo, median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $250,000 | 211 | $239,500 | 38 |
| 2017 | $252,000 | 193 | $227,000 | 50 |
| 2018 | $289,000 | 220 | $262,000 | 50 |
| 2019 | $293,000 | 277 | $235,000 | 46 |
| 2020 | $383,000 | 387 | $266,000 | 75 |
| 2021 | $468,000 | 297 | $335,000 | 73 |
| 2022 | $540,000 | 214 | $449,500 | 54 |
| 2023 | $580,000 | 220 | $440,000 | 58 |
| 2024 | $587,000 | 259 | $462,500 | 76 |
| 2025 | $610,000 | 281 | $475,000 | 80 |
| 2026 (since January) | $690,000 | 208 | $467,500 | 59 |
Quebec's rules, the same everywhere
- Registration is mandatory. Renting a unit to tourists for 31 days or less requires registration with the Ministère du Tourisme and a certificate renewed every year: $54 for a principal residence establishment, $156 for a general tourist accommodation establishment (tourist residence). Since April 9, 2026, the number must appear in every listing, social media included.
- The city decides where. The registration application must include a document from the municipality confirming that the use complies with its zoning (Tourist Accommodation Act, s. 5). A notice of non-compliance prevents the application from being filed.
- The principal residence is protected, but not without limits. Since March 25, 2023, a municipal by-law can prohibit renting out a principal residence only through a zoning amendment adopted under an adapted referendum procedure (s. 23). Several cities have done it, zone by zone.
- Principal residence means where you actually live. It is the address you give to most government departments and bodies. Since September 1, 2026, two proofs of principal residence are required at registration and at renewal.
- In a condo, the syndicate signs every year. You need the declaration of co-ownership allowing the operation or the syndicate's authorization, and since September 1, 2026 that consent is required at every renewal, not only the first time.
- Registration does not transfer. A seller's Airbnb income was earned under their file. The buyer starts over, under the rules in force on the day of the application.
The detail, section by section: Quebec's 2026 short-term rental rules, what changed on September 1, 2026, Airbnb in a condo and the fines.
Before making an offer in Saint-Sauveur
- The zone of the address, not the city. In Saint-Sauveur as elsewhere, the rule changes from one zone to the next. Ask the planning department for the exact zone and the use grid, or for the zoning compliance notice, before the offer.
- The declaration of co-ownership. For a condo, read the clause on rentals and the building's destination: a syndicate can refuse, and must now consent at every renewal.
- The seller's certificate. If the seller already operates, ask for the registration certificate (class, expiry date, number of units), not just the number. It will not be transferred to you.
- The return without Airbnb. Price the property as if short-term rental became impossible tomorrow: it is the only assumption that does not depend on a by-law or a syndicate vote. Our five checks before buying to rent short-term set out the order.
Property taxes in Saint-Sauveur:
- Property taxes in Saint-Sauveur in 2026: $3,698 bill announced by the city, rate of $0.4676 per $100
The tax bill, increase and rate published by the city for 2026, the assessment roll year and the school tax, with sources.
What a condo garage is worth in Saint-Sauveur:
Median price of condos with indoor parking versus all condos, year by year since 2016, and the share of sales with a garage.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do Airbnb in Saint-Sauveur?
Only in some zones for your principal residence. For a unit bought to be rented year-round (tourist residence), only in specific zones.
Do you need a permit to rent on Airbnb in Saint-Sauveur?
Certificate of occupancy required if the activity is authorized in the zone, plus a CITQ registration number; fines of about $1,000 per day (natural person) and $2,000 per day (legal person), doubled for a repeat offence (art. 15.1 of by-law 258-2009). Fees not indicated. In every case, provincial registration ($54 or $156 a year) and the municipal zoning compliance document are mandatory.
Can you buy a condo to rent on Airbnb in Saint-Sauveur?
Yes, if the zone allows it and if the declaration of co-ownership or the syndicate authorizes it. For a condo that is not your principal residence, the municipal tourist-residence rule also applies: only in specific zones.
What does a property cost in Saint-Sauveur in 2026?
House (single-family): $690,000 at the 2026 median, from 208 sales, +135% since 2019. Condo: $467,500 at the 2026 median, from 59 sales, +99% since 2019.
All cities side by side: Airbnb in Quebec, the rules of 74 cities.
Sources
Municipal rules in Saint-Sauveur checked on October 19, 2026:
- Règlement de zonage 222-2008, codification administrative, art. 79 (official source, in French, 2023-08-21)
- Grilles des usages et normes par zone (annexe A), codifiées au 20 avril 2026 (official source, in French, 2026-04-20)
- Hébergements touristiques de courte durée à Saint-Sauveur : voici ce qu'il faut savoir (official source, in French, 2023-08-15)
- Trois sujets chauds en consultation à Saint-Sauveur (press, in French, 2022-05-03)
Quebec framework:
- Tourist Accommodation Act (CQLR, c. H-1.01), ss. 5, 23 and 52 (LégisQuébec, current to August 12, 2026)
- Tourist Accommodation Regulation (H-1.01, r. 1) (LégisQuébec, current to July 1, 2026)
- Registering a tourist accommodation establishment (in French) (Québec.ca, updated September 24, 2026)
Prices: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, query of October 19, 2026 for all of Saint-Sauveur, Single-family and Condominium categories, median sale price and number of sales per year; 2026 since January; years with fewer than 10 sales left blank; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only. This page informs: it is neither legal nor tax advice, and a by-law can change after the date it was checked.
Also available in French: version française de ce guide.
Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.