GUIDE TO THE LICENSING OF LODGING HOUSES

The Lodging House Program was established in 1986 when Council approved the licensing of lodging houses. The City of Waterloo has prepared this guide to briefly describe to lodgers, students, landlords, residents and others the Lodging House Licensing Program.

The goals of the Lodging House Licensing Program are to:

•·         promote the provision of safer and more comfortable lodging houses;

•·         accommodate increased enforcement of regulations pertaining to safety, health, property maintenance and zoning;

•·         allow for the Universities to recommend and for owners to prove that they are offering approved housing;

•·         ensure communications between various civic government agencies and educational institutions;

•·         assist in monitoring of the supply of accommodation for lodgers.

The City of Waterloo would like to advise the reader that the information presented in this guide does not constitute a legal document and is subject to change from time to time.  This guide is to be used for information purposes only.

For further assistance please contact the following:

Zoning Information                                            747-8796,

747-8759 or 747-8773

Property Standards                                           747-8557

Building/Fire Regulations                                   747-8795

Renewal Procedures                                          884-0900

Please visit out Internet site at:               www.city.waterloo.on.ca

Any written inquiries can be made to:

City of Waterloo Fire Department-Fire Prevention Office

216 Weber Street North,

Waterloo, ON 

N2J 3H4