Shared Dwelling Licence

Property owners or operators who rent individual rooms in a shared dwelling within CBRM must obtain a Shared Dwelling Licence. This licence outlines operator responsibilities, sets safety and operating requirements, ensures annual inspections and provides tools to address non-compliance.

Read the Licensing By-law for Shared Dwellings (By-law L-100).

• The application fee is $200.
• If the dwelling has more than four sleeping rooms, an additional $50 per extra room applies.
• Licences are valid for one year. Renewal is required within 30 days of expiry.
• The renewal fee is $100, plus $25 per extra room for dwellings with more than four sleeping rooms.

• Download and complete the Application for a Shared Dwelling Licence on our Forms page.
• Proof of liability insurance for the proposed use
• A copy of the CBRM-issued occupancy permit
• A copy of an approved development permit. See New Home & Home Improvements Permits for more details
• A copy of the labelled floor plan of the dwelling

Completed application, along with payment, can be submitted in person at the Citizen Service Centre at City Hall (320 Esplanade, Sydney).

For questions about the Shared Dwelling Licence Application, contact 902-563-5090 or permits@cbrm.ns.ca