Learn about the new regulatory framework for multi-tenant (rooming) houses, licensing requirements for operators and supports for tenants.
The City defines a multi-tenant house, commonly known as a rooming house, as a building where four or more rooms are rented out to separate people. Tenants may share the kitchen and/or washroom but they do not live together as a single housekeeping unit. The framework permits this type of housing across Toronto and all operators are required to obtain licences to operate multi-tenant houses.
Residents can contact 311 to report issues related to multi-tenant houses.