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Rental Housing Demolition & Conversion Permit (Ch. 667)
A City Planning permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 (Residential Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control), required before the demolition permit for affected buildings.
You need it when: You demolish or convert a residential property with six or more units, any of which are rental units.
Why it's needed
- Chapter 667 prohibits demolishing or converting rental housing covered by the by-law without this permit [TO].
- Conditions may include rental replacement and tenant relocation assistance, and the decision may go to City Council.
When to apply
- Submit together with any related planning application so they are reviewed at the same time [TO].
- Allow months: public consultation and Council approval are often needed.
Review time
Varies; typically several months including Council.
Documents for a complete application
- Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application
- Declaration of Use and Screening Form
- Tenant information and rent data as requested
- Application fee (based on the number of existing units affected) [TO]
How to submit
- Submit to City Planning (district office), with the related planning application where one exists [TO].
Often needed first
Forms and guides
- Owner's Acknowledgement of Demolition Control Conditions (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application (2026) (City of Toronto, application form)
- Rental Housing Declaration of Use and Screening Form (City of Toronto, declaration)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.