Property Standards

All property owners in the Town of Whitby are required to maintain their properties in compliance with the minimum standards found in the Property Standards By-law and Property Boulevard Maintenance By-law.

General guidelines

Please review some of the general property standards guidelines:

• Grass and weeds must be less than 15 cm in height
• Your property must be free of garbage, refuse and debris
• You must maintain all buildings in good conditions including roofs, windows, doors and eaves troughs
• Sheds and detached garages are to be maintained in good condition
• Rental properties must have working plumbing, heating and electrical services

File a complaint

Make an appeal

If you receive a Property Standards Order for violations of the Property Standards By-law and wish to appeal the Order, you must submit a written request for appeal by registered mail before the appeal date indicated on the Order. Appeals must be sent by prepaid registered mail by the appeal date indicated on the order. Appeals submitted after the appeal date will not be accepted.

Send your appeal request to:

Supervisor, By-law and Animal Services 
C/O Enforcement Services Department
The Corporation of the Town of Whitby
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

Please include payment of the appeal fee of  $119.78 by cheque made payable to the Town of Whitby.

Landlord and Tenant Information and Resources

The Town of Whitby Enforcement Services is committed to working collaboratively with our residents to build a safe, respectful, and well-maintained community. We uphold our by-laws with fairness, consistency and integrity, while providing excellent service for our community.