NEW TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS ACT
The Tourist Accommodations Act is proclaimed and the Act and regulations are now in effect. The Act and Regulations can be found here:
Tourist Accommodations Act
Tourist Accommodations Act – Regulations
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 by June 30th, 2024. 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:
Accommodation Statistics Program Overview
Monthly Occupancy Reporting Form