Whitby · Port Whitby to Brooklin
Tenant placement in Whitby: houses, townhouses and registered units
We price, list, show and screen, then prepare the Ontario standard lease or a customized lease for your Whitby 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 tenants in Whitby houses, townhouses, condos and additional dwelling units, from Port Whitby to Brooklin. Under By-law 8156-25, additional units must be registered with the Town for $268 (or $534 if found after a complaint), with an electrical certificate and an exterior inspection. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Whitby rules to know before you rent
We don't have Whitby reviews to show yet, so here are the Town's own rules, and where to check them.
- Additional units must be registeredWhitby's Additional Dwelling Unit Registration By-law (8156-25) sets a $268 registration fee, or $534 if the unit comes to light through a complaint. You'll need a Certificate of Acceptance from a licensed electrical contractor, then the Town inspects the outside.Source: Town of Whitby, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
- Units from before July 1994: talk to FireUnits that existed before July 14, 1994 fall under the Fire Code's rules for older two-unit houses, so Whitby asks owners of those units to contact Fire and Emergency Services.Source: Town of Whitby, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
- Fee help until the end of 2026A Housing Accelerator Fund incentive covers select Town fees for additional dwelling unit applications completed by December 31, 2026, and pre-reviewed designs are available for detached units.Source: Town of Whitby, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
These are summaries to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the Town's page for your own property.
What we place in Whitby
Every Whitby 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 Whitby: what we see
Whitby is Durham Region's seat of government, with a GO hub, a historic downtown, a lakeside community and a fast-growing north end.
Port Whitby and the GO station
Townhouses, condos and houses near Whitby GO on the Lakeshore East line and the waterfront. Commuters ask about the train and parking, and newer condos here are priced against each other.
Downtown and central Whitby
Older houses and apartments around Brock and Dundas Streets, close to the Durham Region headquarters, Durham College's Whitby campus and Ontario Shores.
Brooklin and north Whitby
Newer subdivisions near Highways 407 and 412, where many houses have basement units. Families ask about schools and commute times first.
Whitby rental rules at a glance
| Rental licence or unit registration | Registration costs $268, or $534 if the unit comes to light through a complaint, with an electrical certificate (By-law 8156-25). Source: rental licence or unit registration |
|---|---|
| Grants and loans | Select Town fees covered for additional unit applications completed by December 31, 2026, plus pre-reviewed designs. Source: grants and loans |
Checked October 18, 2026. Ontario-wide rules apply everywhere; we list only the local ones we found. Compare Whitby with other Ontario cities
Where we work in Whitby
We work across Whitby by appointment and meet you and your applicants at the property, evenings and weekends included.
- Port Whitby
- Downtown Whitby
- Lynde Creek
- Pringle Creek
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Rolling Acres
- Williamsburg
- Taunton North
- Brooklin
How it works in Whitby
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.
Whitby questions
What does it cost to register a basement unit in Whitby?
$268 under By-law 8156-25, or $534 if the unit is found through a complaint, plus the electrical certificate.
Do you rent houses in Brooklin?
Yes. We rent houses, townhouses and basement units across Brooklin and north Whitby, and plan showings around commuters' evenings and weekends.
How fast do Whitby 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.
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