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).

If your property has an ARU that is not being rented, you are required to complete a Non-Rental Property Declaration Form. Email rrl@brampton.ca to receive the form.

Program Updates Effective January 1, 2026

As approved by Council, all applicants are required to complete a one-time online Landlord Educational Module as part of the licence application. The City’s Study Guide contains all the information required to complete the module.

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).

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.​

Mandatory Licence Requirements

Licensed landlords must follow all RRL Program requirements. Key licence conditions require landlords to:

• Maintain adequate and appropriate insurance (minimum $2M liability).
• 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 p​arking 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.​​​​​