Residential Rental Licensing Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program Residential Rental LicensingSection Menu In this section Residential Rental Licensing Pilot ProgramFrequently Asked QuestionsLandlord Code ConductRecentCurrently selectedLandlord Study Guide Apply HereList of Licensed PropertiesLandlord Code of ConductFAQsCompliance Detailsjavascript:if (typeof CalloutManager !== 'undefined' && Boolean(CalloutManager) && Boolean(CalloutManager.closeAll)) CalloutManager.closeAll(); commonShowModalDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/itemexpiration.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}', 'center:1;dialogHeight:500px;dialogWidth:500px;resizable:yes;status:no;location:no;menubar:no;help:no', function GotoPageAfterClose(pageid){if(pageid == 'hold') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/hold.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'audit') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Reporting.aspx' +'?Category=Auditing&backtype=item&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'config') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/expirationconfig.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'tag') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Hold.aspx' +'?Tag=true&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;}}, null);0x00x1ContentType0x01898Document Set Version History/_layouts/15/images/versions.gif?rev=44javascript:SP.UI.ModalDialog.ShowPopupDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/DocSetVersions.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')0x00x0ContentType0x0120D520330Send To other location/_layouts/15/images/sendOtherLoc.gif?rev=44javascript:GoToPage('{SiteUrl}' + '/_layouts/15/docsetsend.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')0x00x0ContentType0x0120D520350 Page Content Announcements All rental properties with 1 to 4 units must be licensedEffective Jan. 1, owners of all rental properties must be licensed. Current licence holders must renew by January 31, 2026. The licence application is free. Free smoke alarmLandlords who apply for a RRL licence will receive a free-battery operated smoke alarm.Compliance Detailsjavascript:if (typeof CalloutManager !== 'undefined' && Boolean(CalloutManager) && Boolean(CalloutManager.closeAll)) CalloutManager.closeAll(); commonShowModalDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/itemexpiration.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}', 'center:1;dialogHeight:500px;dialogWidth:500px;resizable:yes;status:no;location:no;menubar:no;help:no', function GotoPageAfterClose(pageid){if(pageid == 'hold') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/hold.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'audit') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Reporting.aspx' +'?Category=Auditing&backtype=item&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'config') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/expirationconfig.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'tag') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Hold.aspx' +'?Tag=true&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;}}, null);0x00x1ContentType0x01898Document Set Version History/_layouts/15/images/versions.gif?rev=44javascript:SP.UI.ModalDialog.ShowPopupDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/DocSetVersions.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')0x00x0ContentType0x0120D520330Send To other location/_layouts/15/images/sendOtherLoc.gif?rev=44javascript:GoToPage('{SiteUrl}' + '/_layouts/15/docsetsend.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')0x00x0ContentType0x0120D520350 The City of Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program requires landlords to provide safe, well-maintained rental housing in compliance with City standards. All landlords operating rental properties with 1 to 4 dwelling units must have a RRL licence. Operating without a licence is illegal and subject to fines and penalties. Properties That Require a Licence Single Dwelling Units: Whole residence, no additional units. Two-Unit Dwellings: Principal residence plus one Additional Residential Unit. Multi-Unit Residential Dwellings: More than one Additional Residential Unit, Triplex, Fourplex and Garden Suites. Important: Any Additional Residential Unit (ARU) must be registered with the City before applying for an RRL licence. For guidance on registering your unit, click here. An ARU is a self-contained rental unit with its own kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. It can be located inside the main house or in a separate building on the same property (such as a garden suite). RRL Licence Process: Step-by-Step Step 1: Register all Additional Residential Units (if applicable)All ARUs must be registered with the City before applying for a RRL licence.Step 2: Prepare Your PropertyEnsure all rental units comply with safety, fire and property standards.Ensure all rental units have appropriate insurance coverage based on the type of rental (minimum $2M liability coverage).Step 3: Complete the Application Submit the online RRL application with all required documents and provide consent for the City to verify that your property meets safety, fire and maintenance standards. Complete the one-time landlord educational module as part of your application.The licence application is free. Step 4: Licence IssuedOnce approved, your RRL licence will be emailed.Post licence in a visible location inside the rental unit where tenants can easily see it.Maintain compliance with licence conditions and renew licence annually. Mandatory Licence Requirements Licensed landlords must follow all RRL Program requirements. Key licence conditions require landlords to: Follow occupancy limits and only provide rooms for sleeping if they have been approved under a building permit. Maintain working smoke and CO alarms in accordance with Ontario Fire Code. Provide legal parking only. No parking on grass, roadways, walkways or unapproved areas. Maintain the property, including lawn care, snow removal and garbage storage. Provide tenants fire safety instructions, emergency contact info, parking rules and waste guidelines. Compliance & Enforcement Having an unregistered ARU or operating without a licence is a serious offence and can have significant safety and health risks to tenants and the community. Failing to register an ARU carries a minimum fine of $1,000. Failing to obtain or comply with the RRL licence carries a minimum fine of $750. Offences including illegal construction or breaches under the Building Code Act, can result in significant penalties up to $500,000. Non-compliance can prevent obtaining or renewing a licence, meaning the property cannot legally be rented. Key Forms and Documents Property Standards and Safety Information PackageLandlord Code of ConductLandlord Guide to Renting in Brampton Related Links Renting in BramptonCity of Brampton By-lawsAdditional Residential Unit Registration Contact
