Bylaw fines up to $1,500 and changes to landlord rules coming to Brampton in 2026

More landlord licensing, higher fees for breaking bylaws and updated carbon monoxide detector rules are coming to Brampton at the start of 2026.

The new year is only days away, and Thursday will usher in 2026 along with some changes to Brampton’s Residential Landlord Licensing program, and higher fines for breaking dozens of different bylaw rules.

Here are some of the big changes coming to Brampton starting on Jan. 1, 2026.

Residential Rental Licensing pilot program expansion

Brampton’s controversial landlord licensing program will be going city-wide, spurred in part by a deadly fire that killed three adults, a two-year-old toddler and an unborn baby in Brampton in November.

Registration with the RRL comes at no cost to landlords, and the city is also offering a free smoke alarm to those who take part in the program.

And while fees will continue to be waived, not registering with the RRL can come with fines up to $1,500.

Starting on Jan. 1, landlords renting properties that have four or fewer rental units will need to obtain a license before renting units out.

Landlords must apply for or renew their RRL licence before renting units, and all new and renewing landlords must complete an online learning module to show their understanding of the city’s rental regulations before being issued a licence.

For more information, visit www.brampton.ca.

Increased penalties for bylaw violations

The changes to Brampton’s administrative penalties were approved by council earlier this month, and will see fine increases for blocking a driveway, snow clearing interference, parking over a curb or sidewalk, and parking within three metres of a sidewalk, among infractions.

The first offence penalty for “Interfering With Snow Clearing” will double from $125 to $250. Second offences will climb from $250 to $500, and every following offence will come with a $750 fine, up from $500.

Council also approved escalating fines under the Residential Rental Licensing program bylaw, upping the maximum fine for an illegal unit from $1,200 to $1,500.

Fines for issues like failing to maintain required records, selling or transferring an RRL license, or discriminating against a person have all increased, with penalties of $750 for a first offence, $1,250 for the second and $1,500 for every following infraction.

For more information, visit www.brampton.ca/bylaws.

New carbon monoxide alarm rules

Updates to the Ontario Fire Code will require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms adjacent to each sleeping area, and on every storey of the home, including storeys that do not have sleeping areas.

Condo and apartment buildings with a garage or fuel‑burning appliances must have CO alarms installed next to each sleeping area in all units located above, below, or beside the garage or fuel‑burning appliance rooms and on every storey of the building.

CO alarms are already required in homes with a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.

Here are some tips about CO alarms from Brampton Fire and Emergency Services:

• Test CO alarms monthly.
• Replace batteries once per year.
• Replace CO alarms in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a licensed technician.
• Keep exterior vents and chimneys clear.
• Know the signs of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and fatigue. If an alarm sounds or symptoms occur, leave immediately and call 911.

There are also changes coming to Brampton Transit bus routes early in 2026. Click here to see all of the upcoming changes.