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The City of Waterloo is wants your ideas and suggestions to inform rental licensing regulations. The goal is to enhance tenant safety and the livability of rental units in high, mid and low-rise long-term rentals, as well as short-term rentals.
Housing priorities have changed since the regulation was established in 2012 and last reviewed in 2017. It was originally created to ensure safety and habitability, and primarily focused on low-rise rentals. With increased growth and an evolving housing landscape, updates to rental regulations will benefit landlords and tenants. The review is a proactive approach to addressing housing needs, affordability concerns, safety and the changing dynamics of the rental market - all while balancing the needs of tenants and property owners.
Feedback opportunities: There are currently no open feedback opportunities for this project.
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The City of Waterloo is wants your ideas and suggestions to inform rental licensing regulations. The goal is to enhance tenant safety and the livability of rental units in high, mid and low-rise long-term rentals, as well as short-term rentals.
Housing priorities have changed since the regulation was established in 2012 and last reviewed in 2017. It was originally created to ensure safety and habitability, and primarily focused on low-rise rentals. With increased growth and an evolving housing landscape, updates to rental regulations will benefit landlords and tenants. The review is a proactive approach to addressing housing needs, affordability concerns, safety and the changing dynamics of the rental market - all while balancing the needs of tenants and property owners.
Feedback opportunities: There are currently no open feedback opportunities for this project.
Stay informed
Subscribe for updates and to get the latest news and information on the City's engagement process for the rental housing licensing review. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click Subscribe.
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback about rental licensing with us. We had over 600 responses to our surveys in addition to connecting with many residents at our in-person information sessions. Our team will review the feedback we received and share them in a report to council in 2025.
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We're hosting two joint info-session with the City of Kitchener about short-term rentals (like VRBO or Airbnb). Join us to learn more and share your feedback on the current licensing framework as well as the challenges and opportunities short-term rentals offer.
Monday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at WMRC Community Pavilion, Meeting Hall (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Entrance C)
Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall, Conestoga Room (200 King Street West)
