In Brampton, homeowners can create an additional residential unit (ARU) inside a single detached, semi-detached, or townhouse dwelling (attached ARU), or within an ancillary building (garden suite). The city limits properties to a maximum of three units.

Residential Rental Licensing Program

• Property owners must register all additional residential units with the City of Brampton, including units that the city previously classified as legal non-conforming second units.
• Click this link to follow a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a residential rental license.
• Visit this link to learn about the registration process for specific unit types, including two-unit dwellings, three-unit dwellings, and garden suites.

Brampton’s Additional Residential Unit Search Tool

Brampton’s Additional Residential Unit Search Tool gives homeowners a preliminary assessment of their property’s suitability for an ARU.

The tool indicates whether you can build a detached ARU, whether additional requirements or restrictions apply, whether you can only build an internal or attached ARU, or the city prohibits a detached ARU on your property.

To learn more about ARUs in Brampton, visit this webpage.

If you want to construct an ARU on your property, please email planning.development@brampton.ca for more information.