Renoviction by-laws
Ontario renoviction by-laws by city
Nine Ontario cities have passed renovation licence by-laws. Seven are in force, and each makes you apply within 7 days of giving the N13.
The short version
The RTA rules still apply everywhere. These by-laws add a licence on top, and five of them add payments to the tenant. In London, Guelph and Ottawa, get the building permit before you serve the N13.
The nine by-laws side by side
Checked against each city’s own page on November 2, 2026. Swipe the table to see every column.
| City | In force | Licence fee | Permit before the N13 | Extra tenant payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto by-law page (opens in a new tab) | July 31, 2025 | $728 per unit | No, but the application needs it | Yes: rent gap or temporary housing, plus $1,500 or $2,500 to move |
| Hamilton by-law page (opens in a new tab) | January 1, 2025 | $715, renewal $125 | No, but the application needs it | Yes: rent gap or temporary housing, plus a mover or $1,500 or $2,500 |
| Mississauga by-law page (opens in a new tab) | September 1, 2026 | $150, $300 or $600 (3, 6 or 12 months) | No, but the application needs it | Yes: $1,000 or $1,500 to move, plus a rent top-up |
| London by-law page (opens in a new tab) | March 1, 2025 | $600, valid 6 months | Yes | No |
| Waterloo by-law page (opens in a new tab) | July 1, 2026 | Set by the City’s fees by-law | No, but no licence without every permit | Yes: rent gap or a comparable unit, plus $1,000 to move |
| Guelph by-law page (opens in a new tab) | June 23, 2026 | Not published | Yes | No |
| Chatham-Kent by-law page (opens in a new tab) | October 1, 2026 | Set by the user fee by-law | No, but the application needs it | Yes: rent gap or a comparable unit, plus a mover or $1,500 or $2,500 |
| Ottawa by-law page (opens in a new tab) | January 1, 2027 | None | Yes | No |
| Kitchener by-law page (opens in a new tab) | Not yet published | Not yet published | Not yet published | Not yet published |
No renoviction by-law yet: Windsor, Burlington, Barrie, Cambridge, Kingston, Brampton.
What each city asks for
Toronto
By-law 53-2025
A tenant who returns gets comparable temporary housing or a monthly rent-gap payment, plus a moving allowance. Apply with the permit and a qualified person’s report.
Toronto by-law page (opens in a new tab)Hamilton
By-law 24-055
Apply with a qualified person’s letter and the City’s attestation form. Work cannot start until the licence is issued.
Hamilton by-law page (opens in a new tab)Mississauga
By-law 0039-2026
Pay the moving contribution at least 15 days before the tenant leaves. The rent top-up starts after the RTA compensation period. You need $2 million in liability insurance.
Mississauga by-law page (opens in a new tab)London
Business Licensing By-law, Schedule 23
The City says not to serve an N13 until you have the building permit. Covers repairs and renovations only.
London by-law page (opens in a new tab)Waterloo
By-law 2026-012
The tenant chooses between the rent gap and a comparable unit. You have 7 calendar days to apply.
Waterloo by-law page (opens in a new tab)Guelph
By-law (2026)-21274
Give the tenant the City’s information package with the N13. No payments beyond the RTA’s.
Guelph by-law page (opens in a new tab)Chatham-Kent
By-law 68-2026
Applies to an N13 served on or after October 1, 2026.
Chatham-Kent by-law page (opens in a new tab)Ottawa
Rental Renovation Licence By-law
Give the tenant the City’s eviction education guide with the N13.
Ottawa by-law page (opens in a new tab)Kitchener
Approved April 13, 2026
Council approved a per-unit licence for every N13. The City has not published a start date.
Kitchener by-law page (opens in a new tab)Before you serve
- Check the table for your city.
- Get the building permit and a qualified person’s report.
- Serve the N13, then apply to the city within 7 days.
The provincial rules (permits, compensation, the right to move back in) are in our N13 renoviction guide.
Questions
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