International Agricultural Worker Inspection / Information Request

All seasonal housing inspection requests must be submitted online to Niagara Region Public Health.

Seasonal housing accommodations must meet minimum requirements as set out in the Seasonal Housing Guidelines before an onsite inspection is conducted by Public Health.

Seasonal housing owners / operators must ensure accommodations comply with all local building, fire and zoning requirements.

Fee structure

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Niagara Region will be implementing a cost-recovery fee to support this service.

Inspection fee: $250 per unit
Re-inspection fee: $125 per unit

The new fee will:

Ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality inspections
Reduce the need for re-inspections
Improve customer service
Shorten wait times
Support enhancements in the use of technology to deliver service more efficientlyÂ

If you have any questions, call the environmental health duty officer at 905-688-8248 ext. 7590 or email inspect@niagararegion.ca.

Learn about the inspection and approval process for seasonal housing accommodations.

Inspection / information request form

* = Required

Application or Information Request

* I am requesting a Public Health inspector contact me about:

* Will the workers be living in the same house for the duration of their stay?

Facility Name (Farm Information)

* Facility name

* Facility address

* Operator first and last name

* Phone number

Email address

* City / town

* Postal code

* Number of housing units to be inspected

* Expected date of earliest workers arrival

Inspection / Re-inspection Request - Housing Details

You must submit information for each individual housing unit located at same address.

Housing unit identifier, such as name

Street address

City / town

Postal code

Water supply information

Sewage system

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Notice of Collection

Any personal information or personal health information submitted will be collected, used, and disclosed, where applicable, by members of Regional staff according to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Any information you share will only be used for the intended purpose for which it was provided.

For questions or comments about privacy practices, or for more information about the administration of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act in Niagara Region programs, see Freedom of Information and Open Government.