Program Overview

The City of Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program establishes clear standards for safe, well-maintained rental housing, requiring homeowners renting one to four residential units to obtain an annual licence prior to operating. Licence applications and renewals are free. A licence is required for the following property types:

• 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, including triplexes, fourplexes and garden suites

Program Updates Effective January 1, 2026

• Proof of Insurance: All property owners must submit proof of insurance completed or issued by their insurance company or broker confirming compliance with minimum program requirements ($2 million liability coverage). This requirement helps ensure rental properties are properly covered in the event of accidents, damage or emergencies, protecting tenants, neighbours and property owners.
• Landlord Education Module: All applicants are required to complete a one-time online educational module as part of the licence application. This ensures applicants understand minimum operating requirements. The City’s Study Guide (Webpage​ or PDF​) contains all information required to complete the ten-question module. Completed modules are linked to the applicant’s email address and saved for future applications submitted using the same email.

Key Licence Requirements for Landlords

• Maintain adequate insurance (minimum $2M liability).
• Follow occupancy limits and only provide rooms for sleeping if they have been approved under a building permit.
• Provide legal p​arking only (no parking on grass, roadways, walkways or unapproved areas).
• Maintain the property, including lawn care, snow removal and waste storage.
• Provide tenants with fire safety instructions, emergency contact information, parking rules and waste guidelines.​

Key Fire Safety Requirements

• Install and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as required.
• Test smoke and CO alarms regularly, including after tenant changeover.
• Ensure fire doors self-close and latch properly.
• Keep exits, fire doors and exit signs (where required) clear and unobstructed.
• Keep signs and emergency lighting operational during power outages, as required.
• Maintain clear space around heating equipment and do not use mechanical rooms and furnaces for storage.
• Use approved fire-rated materials where required to maintain fire separations. Do not use household foams or sealants.
• Tenants must not disable or tamper with fire safety equipment and must report concerns, including non-working alarms to the landlord promptly.​

Compliance & Enforcement

Operating without a licence or having an unregistered ARU is a serious offence that poses risks to tenants and the community. Non-compliance can prevent obtaining or renewing a licence, meaning the property cannot legally be rented.

• Unregistered ARU: minimum $1,000 fine
• Non-compliant licence: minimum $750 fine
• Fire Safety Inspection Orders: starting at $3,000
• Building Code Act offences: up to $50,000+​​