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Overview
All homes with a basement apartment (accessory apartment) need to be registered with the City of Pickering Fire Services Department.
How do I Apply?
Fill out the registration application. Completed application forms may be submitted online, or at one of the City facilities noted below:
| Building Services Pickering City Hall One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 |
Fire Services Headquarters Fire Station #5 1616 Bayly Street Pickering, ON L1W 3N2 (Payment by cheque only at this location) |
A one-time registration fee of $500 is required at the time of application. The payment can be made in person with your application, or online through pickering.ca/eStore (please retain the eStore receipt as proof of payment).
Why Register?
- registration is mandatory under By-law 7579/17
- it allows City staff to inspect the accessory apartment and confirm that it is safe for a tenant to occupy
- knowledge of where two-unit houses exist will assist the City in providing emergency response and community services
- it provides the property owner with a registration certificate, officially recognizing the property as a legal two-dwelling unit property, this will assist in future real estate transactions
Resources
Please see our information pamphlet for more information on registering.