Tourist Accommodations Act
Tourist Accommodations Act Regulations
Tourist Accommodations Act Amendments
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has proclaimed into force amendments to the Tourist Accommodations Act. The legislative amendments require short-term accommodation hosts who list their primary residences to register with the Provincial Government. Additionally, short-term rental platforms are required to remove any listing that is not registered and to share information about their listings with the Provincial Government.
All short-term accommodations in the province must submit monthly occupancy reports (newly registered accommodations or campgrounds should begin reporting occupancy from the month in which they become registered).
All short term rental accommodation and campground operators must register with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.
A short term rental provides accommodation for compensation to an individual or group of individuals for overnight lodging for a period of 30 days or less. For example, if you provide accommodations for a few days (or a few weeks) at a time, you need to register.
Types of Accommodations
- apartments, condos, houses and vacation homes
- bed and breakfasts
- cottages, cabins and tiny homes
- dormitory-style rooms and hostels
- hotels, motels and inns
- resorts
- self-contained secondary suites (like a basement apartment or a loft above a garage)
- diverse lodgings (like yurts, domes, and glamping pods)
- campgrounds ( for tents, trailers, recreational vehicles or other temporary seasonal structures)
- outfitter
Tourist Accommodation Requirements:
Tourist accommodations and campgrounds are required to attest:
- They have the necessary licenses and permits required by law to operate in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- All municipal, provincial and federal laws applicable to the business will be observed.
Register your Tourist Accommodation
Registration is a one-time process. All tourist accommodations operating in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador must register. There is no cost to register with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation.
To register your accommodation, use the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Operator Portal (NLTOP) and follow the Steps to Register Your Accommodations (PDF) to ensure your registration process goes smoothly.
If you have any questions, please email NLTourismOperatorPortal@gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-2835.
Occupancy Forms and Guidelines:
Monthly Occupancy Reporting Form
NLT Portal Hints How to Submit Your Occupancy Reports
List your accommodation on NewfoundlandLabrador.com
As a registered Accommodation, Campground or Outfitter, you can opt-in to promote your business on NewfoundlandLabrador.com or the Hunting and/or Angling websites (if applicable) by adding an accommodation listing.
For listing examples, click here to see the current accommodations, campgrounds, hunting or angling listings.
There is no cost to register or promote your business on NewfoundlandLabrador.com.
If you choose to opt in, please note you must renew your listing each year. You will receive an email informing you when it is time to renew. Listings that are not renewed will be removed.
For more information visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com Listings.