Seasonal Housing Inspections

Providing safe, healthy housing for seasonal workers is an important responsibility. Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) inspects housing each year to make sure it meets safety standards before workers arrive. This guide will walk you through the inspection process so you can get your housing approved quickly and easily.

What should you know before the inspection?

• Timing matters: Submit your inspection request early—3 to 4 months ahead of your workers’ arrival.

• Water source required: Ensure the water source is available before the inspection.

• Payment required upfront: We cannot schedule an inspection until your payment is received.

How can you request a seasonal housing inspection?

• Online: Fill out the online seasonal housing inspection request form.

• Download and submit: Download the seasonal housing inspection request form (PDF) and drop it off in person at one of our locations:

• 1230 Talbot Street St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9

• 410 Buller Street Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2 

• 93 Graham Street Woodstock, ON N4S 6J8

How do you pay for your inspection?

You can pay in one of two ways:

• In person: Pay by cheque, debit, cash, or credit card at one of our locations. Find locations and hours.

• Online: If you use the online form, you can pay by credit card through PayPal. You don’t need a PayPal account—just follow the “Buy Now” prompt and check out as a guest.

Note: Payments are not accepted at the time of the inspection. And an inspection will not occur until payment has been received.

How can you support the health and safety of your workers?

Maintaining a clean, safe environment helps keep your workers healthy and on the job. Use these resources to stay organized:

• Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance for Living Settings for Seasonal International Farm Workers

• Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions

• Cleaning Log

• Cleaning Log (Spanish)

• Daily Health Check Log

• Daily Health Check Log (Spanish)

How can you keep well water safe?

If your housing uses a private well, regular maintenance is key to providing clean, safe water. Learn how to:

• Test your well water regularly

• Find local water testing locations