Accessory Dwelling Unit FAQ

To register your ARU, you must:

1. Complete an ARU application form or pick one up at the Town's Municipal Offices, 395 Mulock Drive

2. File the appropriate documents from the Fire Department and Electrical Safety Authority or a final building permit inspection report. 

3. Pay the one time application fee of $268.93 at the Legislative Services desk at the Town's Municipal Offices, 395 Mulock Drive

The Town has a registration list containing all units that are registered: ARU Registration List

Contact the Legislative Services Department at 905-953-5300 ext. 2220 if you have any inquiries related to a property that is not on the list.

Residences with ARUs are required to have a minimum of three exterior parking spaces (not including the garage). 

You may contact the Town's Planning department at 905-953-5300 ext. 2450 or [email protected]. 

When there are two units within one residence, the number of garbage bags allowed for each residence with a registered ARU doubles. Example: Three bags are allowed for the upper unit and three bags are allowed for the lower unit, for a total of six bags.

The collector will know that your residence is a registered unit by the "N" plate. The "N" plate must be affixed to the front of the house and visible from the road.