Saskatchewan Short-Term Rental & Homestay Licensing: Stay Compliant and Avoid Non-Deductible Expenses

Saskatchewan Short-Term Rental & Homestay Licensing: Stay Compliant and Avoid Non-Deductible Expenses

“In Saskatchewan, expenses for short-term rentals without a potentially required municipal license are non-deductible under the Income Tax Act. Both Regina and Saskatoon mandate a short-term rental license for any property rented fewer than 30 days, and failing to secure these licenses disqualifies associated expense deductions. Operators in these cities must confirm and obtain the proper business or accommodation permit to ensure full deductibility of operating costs. Licensing and zoning rules vary across the province—always check with your local municipality for up-to-date requirements.

Homestays, where you rent out part of your principal residence, generally fall under a simpler homestay or home-occupation license with guest limits; non-primary residences used for rentals require a separate short-term rental license and, in some zones, discretionary-use approvals.

Information provided by Virtus Group – a service partner of the RHSK

You can learn more by visiting the Rental Housing Saskatchewan page in partnership with Virtus Group, available here.