Properties That Require a Licence
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.
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Single Dwelling Units: Whole residence, no additional units.
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Two-Unit Dwellings: Principal residence plus one Additional Residential Unit.
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Multi-Unit Residential Dwellings: More than one Additional Residential Unit, Triplex, Fourplex and Garden Suites.
Program Updates Effective January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, the following improvements were made to strengthen rental safety and operator accountability.
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Landlord Education Module: All applicants are now required to complete a one-time online Landlord Educational Module as part of the licence application to ensure the applicant has demonstrated an understanding of minimum operating requirements. The City’s Study Guide (Webpage or
PDF) contains all the information required to complete the ten question module.
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Proof of Insurance: All property owners must also submit a Certificate of Insurance completed or issued by their insurance company or broker to confirm compliance with the minimum insurance requirements for the program ($2M liability). Requiring proof of insurance helps ensure rental properties are properly covered in the event of accidents, damage or emergencies, protecting tenants, neighbours and property owners. The City provides a template certificate for use by the insurer or broker.
To confirm your eligibility to apply or complete the online Landlord Education Module, click “Apply Here” at the top of this page. The completed module is associated with the email address entered and will be saved for all future submissions that are submitted with the same email.
