Brampton’s Residential
Rental Licensing
Pilot Program
Residential
Rental Licensing
Pilot Program
If you’re renting a 1–4 unit property in Brampton, you now need a Residential Rental Licence — in every ward.
Operating without it can expose you to escalating fines:
$750 (first offence)
$1,250 (second offence)
$1,500 (subsequent offences) Brampton
And the City’s own program materials warn that non-compliance can become a serious issue, including larger penalties tied to building code breaches.
What Brampton Requires
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City licensing for all 1–4 unit rentals
Brampton requires landlord licensing for all one to four unit residential rentals citywide, ending ward exemptions and expanding enforcement oversight.
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Mandatory Online LANDLORD Module
All Brampton landlords must complete a one time online education module demonstrating knowledge of safety, insurance, occupancy, and compliance obligations.
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Ongoing Licensing Conditions
Licensed landlords must continuously meet maintenance, insurance, and compliance conditions, including inspections, documentation, & adhere to property standards.
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PROGRAM from 1/1/26 through 12/31/28
Brampton’s residential rental licensing program runs from 1/1/26, with annual reviews and extensions or changes - which will be announced by the city.
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).
Brampton RRL Licence Process: Step-by-Step.
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All ARUs must be registered with the City before applying for a RRL licence.
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Ensure 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).
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Complete 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.
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Once 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
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Occupancy Limits
Follow occupancy limits and only provide rooms for sleeping if they have been approved under a building permit.
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Smoke and CO alarms
Always maintain working smoke and CO alarms in accordance with Ontario Fire Code.
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Legal Parking
Provide legal parking only. No parking on grass, roadways, walkways or unapproved areas.
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Maintain Property
Maintain the property, including lawn care, snow removal and garbage storage.
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Provide Tenant Instructions
Provide tenants fire safety instructions, emergency contact info, parking rules and waste guidelines.
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Compliance and Enforcement
Having an unregistered ARU or operating without a licence is a serious offence and can have significant safety and health risks.
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"Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."
—M. Peters ~ Brampton Landlord
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"Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around."
— A. Hakim ~ Brampton Landlord
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"Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome and can't thank the team enough."
— G. Singh
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