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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.
Public Engagement Open Houses (joint with City of Kitchener)
November 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at WMRC Pavilion
November 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall
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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.
Public Engagement Open Houses (joint with City of Kitchener)
November 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at WMRC Pavilion
November 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall
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.
Tell us how we can improve our rental licensing regulations to enhance tenant safety and the livability of rental housing units including high, mid and low-rise long-term rentals.
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Including short-term rentals in the rental licensing bylaw would balance concerns for occupant safety, neighbourhood nuisance and the long-term rental housing supply while considering tourism and extra income opportunities for residents.
We are not looking to ban short-term rentals at this time. We are updating the bylaw to include safe short-term rental solutions that align with community values and benefits the local economy.
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