Residential Rental Licensing

Residential Rental Licensing

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

Residential Rental License Application

RENEWAL Residential Rental License Form

License Transfer Form (New Ownership)

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

 Applications can be submitted via the following methods:

1.) Email: RRL@Thorold.ca  Subject line: Rental property address 

2.) Mail: P.O BOX 1044 Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 (Please address this to the By-law Dept.)

3.) In Person: Drop Box located at the front doors of City Hall, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR THE APPLICATION:

Application forms must be accompanied by the following documents:

1.)License fee:

•  Cheque made payable to The City of Thorold
• Online payment option. (click here)
  

  2.)Self-certification checklist (Please fill out before submission)

 3.)Floor Plan (samples)

 4.)Site sketch (sample)

5.) Maintenance plan

6.)  Document Checklist (This provides a list of  all the documents needed for a complete application) 

* Please do not submit your application with any documents missing. It will not be accepted.*

The Residential Rental Licensing Program assists with keeping the rental properties in Thorold safe and healthy for the occupants and peace of mind for rental owners and managers.

Residential Rental Licensing also assists with educating landlords and tenants on the existing by-laws as well as minimum health and safety requirements.

Licensed residential rental properties are listed below and with Brock University and Niagara College. This resource is provided so that potential renters can verify whether or not a unit or property has been inspected and licensed.

Residential Rental Licenses are valid for a period of 2 years from the date issued on the license.

Any questions, please contact the City of Thorold at  905-227-6613 (Monday - Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm)

When Do I Not Need a Residential Rental License?

All new and existing residential rental properties require a license from the municipality other than;

• Apartment buildings containing 5 or more separate dwelling units, all of which have a common entrance from grade and each of which has an independent entrance from a common corridor
• A rental unit that is occupied by owners of the rental unit as their sole residence and in which no more than two bedrooms are occupied by tenants
• Student residence/dormitory operated by a University, College or private operator provided it is zoned as such under the Zoning By-law
• A hotel, inn or bed and breakfast
• A group home as regulated by the City of Thorold Group Home by-law
• Rental units which are regulated by any of the following statutes:
  • Homes for Special Care Act
  • Innkeepers Act
  • Long-Term Care Homes Act
  • Retirement Homes Act
  • Social Housing Reform Act

A copy of the Residential Rental Licensing By-law can be found here ,or for a copy of the amendment to the Residential Rental Licensing Bylaw please click here.

If you have additional questions regarding the Residential Rental Licensing By-law please contact us at:

(905) 227-6613 or contact@thorold.ca

 ADDRESSES WITH ISSUED LICENSES:

Properties with issued Residential Rental License.

Properties with issued Residential Rental License in Alphabetical Order. 

Below is the list of Residential Rental Licenses in Alphabetical Order

* Our list is updated frequently! If you cannot locate a rental address please be patient and check back soon as we will continue to add addresses once the license has been mailed to the owners, We greatly appreciate your co-operation in making our community a safer place to live. 

Updated as of March 31, 2022