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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 converted residential dwelling does not include:

• A building that would otherwise meet the definition of a Division II building but complies with all applicable requirements for a Group C occupancy under the Manitoba Building Code.
• 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 bed and breakfast establishment.

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 license application form:

• Use this link to access the application form on-line.
• Contact the Community By-law Enforcement Division to request an application by mail.
• Visit the Community By-law Enforcement Division and pick up the application in person.