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World Cup 2026 city guide · last validated 2026-02-19
MAT raised to 8.5% with World Cup surcharge. Combined tax ~21.5% — highest WC city. $50K max fine for unlicensed operation.
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Toronto

CN Tower · BMO Field

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Everything Toronto vacation rental hosts need to know for World Cup 2026 — compliance requirements, licensing, and how lilo protects your property during the surge.

Tout ce que les hôtes de locations de courte durée à Toronto doivent savoir pour la Coupe du Monde 2026 — exigences de conformité, licences et comment lilo protège votre propriété pendant la période de pointe.

Stadium capacity
45,736 seats
Matches hosted
5
Groups
Group B & C
Quick actions
Hosting Group, Round Of 32 matches. Confederations represented: CONCACAF, AFC, UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF.

Hosts: compliance + licensingHôtes : conformité et licences

City of Toronto · Province of Ontario · CRA

  • STR only allowed at principal residence; Register (RMLS) and display registration number.
  • Collect and remit 6% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
Taxes

HST 13% + MAT 6%. Remit via Revenue Services every quarter.

Applications & forms
  • Toronto STR RegistrationOnline portal (24-hour approval).
  • MAT account setupCity Revenue Services portal.

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change frequently — verify requirements with your local authority before accepting bookings. Ces informations sont fournies à titre indicatif uniquement et ne constituent pas un avis juridique. Vérifiez les exigences auprès de votre autorité locale.

Guests: match week experienceInvités : expérience de la semaine de match

Nations visiting
🇨🇦Canada
🇶🇦Qatar
🇨🇭Switzerland
🇧🇷Brazil
🇲🇦Morocco
🇭🇹Haiti
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland
+1 playoff slots
Languages to cover
EnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
Match spotlight
  • BMO Field group matches

Blend English/French onboarding for downtown condos with MAT reminders.

City officials: readiness viewFonctionnaires : vue de préparation

lilo packages compliance evidence and host actions so enforcement teams have audit-ready receipts.

World Cup actions
  • Ensure bilingual (EN/FR) documentation in lilo receipts.
  • Upload proof of MAT remittance each quarter for audit kit.
Escalation contact

Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards · (416) 392-6731

Need live World Cup updates? Visit FIFA News.

Why Toronto hosts need lilo for World CupPourquoi les hôtes de Toronto ont besoin de lilo pour la Coupe du Monde

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Protection

Surge pricing disputes and chargebacks spike 3x during major events. lilo documents every guest interaction with timestamped, tamper-proof evidence that holds up in any dispute.

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Independence

List directly and keep 100% of surge revenue. No platform commission during the biggest booking opportunity of the decade. Your property, your revenue.

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Voice concierge

Guests from 48 nations calling at all hours. lilo answers in 4 languages — your tone, your rules. Sleep through the night while lilo handles every call.

Protect your Toronto propertyProtégez votre propriété à Toronto

Get World Cup-ready in minutes. lilo handles compliance documentation, guest communication in 4+ languages, and keeps court-ready evidence of every interaction.

Préparez-vous pour la Coupe du Monde en quelques minutes. lilo gère la documentation de conformité, la communication avec les invités en 4+ langues et conserve des preuves vérifiables.

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