Licensing, Creating Safer Rentals for All
Brampton’s two-year Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 requires rental properties with four or fewer units to obtain a business licence. These central wards were selected due to historically high rental violations.
The program aims to protect the health, safety and human rights of residents while preserving neighborhood integrity. To address potential risks in rental housing, the RRL program introduces enforcement mechanisms for handling complaints and proactive measures for prevention. Its goals include maintaining neighborhood character, upholding property standards bylaws, and ensuring the safety of individuals and families through Ontario Fire Code enforcement.
Launched in January 2024, the pilot will be evaluated over the two years to inform future decisions.
Residential Rental License Online Application
Who is required to get a Residential Rental Licence?
Owners and operators of rental properties that:
- are located in wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
- are renting four (4) or less units
- are dwelling units used or intended to be used for a Rental Housing Unit. This includes
additional residential units and single housekeeping units
Licenses issued during the pilot program period are valid for the duration of the pilot period, to December 31, 2025.