Community Services

Converted Residential Dwelling with Shared Facilities Licence

A converted residential dwelling:

• Is a building that contains a residential occupancy.
• Has a maximum building height of three stories.
• Was originally designed for use by one or two families but has since been converted to provide more than two suites.
• Was originally designed for use by one or two families but has been converted to provide more than one suite with a commercial occupancy.

A shared facilities dwelling is:

• A dwelling that is designed for sanitary facilities or cooking facilities to be shared by occupants of three or more dwelling units, whether or not the dwelling units are occupied.
• A dwelling where sanitary facilities or cooking facilities are shared by two or more residents of a dwelling unit that is not operated under a single tenancy.

A shared facility does not include:

• A facility licensed or otherwise regulated in its provision of accommodations by the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada.
• A hospital, a sanatorium or a facility designated by regulations under The Mental Health Act.
• A personal care home licensed under The Health Services Insurance Act.
• A residential care facility licensed under The Social Services Administration Act.
• A hostel or a bed and breakfast establishment.

Application Process:

There are several ways to access the converted residential dwelling with shared facilities licence application form:

• Use this link to access the application form online.
• contact Licensing & Bylaw Enforcement to request an application by mail.
• Visit Licensing & Bylaw Enforcement and pick up the application in person.

Prerequisites:

Upon application, Licensing & Bylaw Enforcement will coordinate the following:

• Verification from a City employee authorized to administer and enforce the Winnipeg Zoning By-law or the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law that operation of the business on the premises for which the Licence is sought is permitted under one of those two zoning by-laws
• Verification from an individual authorized to administer and enforce the Neighbourhood Liveability By-law that the operation of the business on the premises for which the Licence is sought would not violate that By-law
• A copy of an occupancy permit authorizing the business to occupy the premises for which the Licence is sought
• Verification from a City employee authorized to administer and enforce the Residential Fire Safety By-law No. 4304/86 that the premises at which the business is proposed to be operated or carried on meets the requirements of that By-law

Cost:

See Licence Fees.

Fees are not permitted to be pro-rated or reduced, however, a recent Council approved amendment to the Community Safety Business Licensing By-law now allows annual licences to be taken at any time of the year.  Licences are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Renewal Period:

Annually

Inspection:

Fire Inspection | By-law Enforcement Inspection

Application Form:

Application for Multiple Family Dwelling

Contact Information:

Licensing & Bylaw Enforcement

Other Information:

See also Converted Residential Dwelling

See also Shared Facilities Dwelling