Stratford · Perth County
Tenant placement in Stratford and Perth County
We price, list, show and screen, then prepare the Ontario standard lease or a customized lease for your Stratford rental. You approve the tenant. One flat fee of one month's rent plus HST, paid only when they sign.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
In short
Zola places screened, long-term tenants in Stratford houses, apartments and additional units. Stratford allows up to three units on a lot with building and electrical permits. Additional units can't be short-term rentals, and short-term rentals need a City licence and $2 million in insurance. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Stratford rules to know before you rent
We don't have Stratford reviews to show yet, so here are the City's own rules, and where to check them.
- Up to three units on a lotStratford allows up to three units on a lot. Each unit needs a parking space and its own unit number, and the work needs a building permit and an ESA electrical permit. Additional units don't pay development charges.Source: City of Stratford, additional residential units pamphlet (2026), checked October 18, 2026
- Additional units are for long-term homesThe City doesn't allow additional units to be used as short-term rentals. They're meant as long-term homes, which is what we place.Source: City of Stratford, additional residential units pamphlet (2026), checked October 18, 2026
- Short stays and rooming houses need a licenceUnder By-law 130-2022, in effect since January 1, 2023, short-term rentals of 28 days or less, small inns of up to five rooms, and rooming and boarding houses need a City licence. Licences run from April 1 to March 31 and need $2 million in insurance and a contact who can respond within 30 minutes.Source: City of Stratford, Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022, checked October 18, 2026
These are summaries to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the City's pages for your own property.
What we place in Stratford
Every Stratford placement uses the same process and the same flat fee.
- Tenant placementLandlords with a condo, house, basement unit, multiplex or apartment building to rent.
- CondosCondo owners renting out a unit, including owners who live abroad.
- Basement apartmentsHomeowners renting a basement or second unit, often for the first time.
- Houses and townhomesOwners renting a detached, semi-detached house or townhouse.
- Multiplexes and apartment buildingsOwners of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings of any size.
- Tenant screeningLandlords who want an applicant's income, identity and history checked properly.
Renting in Stratford: what we see
Stratford is a small city with a big theatre season, so festival staff, hospital workers, students and families all look for rentals here.
Festival season
From spring to fall, Stratford Festival company members and seasonal staff look for furnished rentals, often for the whole season. We set lease dates to match.
Downtown and the Avon River
Older houses and upper-floor apartments near downtown, the Avon River and Stratford General Hospital, rented to professionals, couples and hospital staff.
Students and newer subdivisions
The University of Waterloo's Stratford School brings students, and the newer subdivisions on the edges suit families who commute to Kitchener-Waterloo or London.
Stratford rental rules at a glance
| Rental licence or unit registration | Rooming and boarding houses need a City licence (By-law 130-2022). Source: rental licence or unit registration |
|---|---|
| Short-term rentals | A licence for stays of 28 days or less, with $2 million in insurance; additional units can't be short-term rentals. Source: short-term rentals |
| Additional units | Up to three units on a lot, each with a parking space and a building and electrical permit. Source: additional units |
Checked October 18, 2026. Ontario-wide rules apply everywhere; we list only the local ones we found. Compare Stratford with other Ontario cities
Where we work in Stratford
We work across Stratford and the nearby towns by appointment and meet you and your applicants at the property.
- Downtown
- Avon River
- Shakespeare
- Sebringville
- Mitchell
- Tavistock
Also served in Perth and Huron counties: St. Marys, North Perth and Goderich.
How it works in Stratford
A free strategy call on day 1, with a rental market analysis for your area; professional photos and a listing live within 12 to 24 hours; then showings, screening and a signed lease, usually about three weeks in all. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Stratford questions
Can I rent my Stratford additional unit for short stays?
No. Stratford doesn't allow additional units to be used as short-term rentals. They can be rented to long-term tenants, which is what we place.
When should I list for festival season?
Ask us early. The season runs from spring to fall, so many seasonal staff start looking well before it opens. We'll suggest a listing date and lease length on the strategy call.
How fast do Stratford units rent?
Our average across all our placements is 14 days from listing to a signed lease. We'll give you a realistic estimate for your unit on the strategy call.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
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