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Property Standards

​​​​​​​​​The Property Standards section is responsible for the enforcement of private property offences, in order to ensure residents maintain their properties. The section is composed of 20 officers, of which 4 are assigned to the Second Unit Task Force. During the summer months, post-secondary students are hired as Summer Inspectors to address excess grass and weed growth, as well as waste-related complaints.​

Plans for renovations?

​Materials and equipment cannot be placed or delivered onto City streets, City property, adjacent City park(s) or parklands, nor boulevards. It creates unsafe conditions and is a safety and liability concern.

Additional Residential Units and Lodging Houses

The City of Brampton regulates ARUs and lodging houses in order to uphold the safety of residents and workers.
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Driveways

The Zoning By-law defines a driveway and regulates dimensions in order to maintain proper drainage and appropriate community standards.
Learn More about Driveways

Garbage and Debris

The City of Brampton regulates proper disposal of garbage and debris, as well as proper storage of Peel Region waste carts and other containers.
Learn More about Garbage and Debris

Home Maintenance (Exterior)

Buildings (including dwellings) need to be structurally sound, in good working order and maintained appropriately.
Learn More about Home Maintenance (Exterior)

Home Maintenance (Interior)

Living accommodations provided by property owners/landlords need to be in good working order and maintained appropriately.
Learn More about Home Maintenance (Interior)

Home Occupations

The Zoning By-law regulates home occupations in order to maintain the quality and safety of the City's residential neighbourhoods.
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Illegal Outdoor Truck, Intermodal, and Storage Facilities

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Truck, intermodal, and storage facilities are only permitted on lands that are zoned to permit the storage of trucks, trailers, chassis, containers, and related goods and businesses.
Learn More about Illegal Outdoor Truck, Intermodal, and Storage Facilities

Sheds and Accessory Structures

The Zoning By-law regulates accessory buildings and structures with regards to the number permitted, location and dimensions.
Learn More about Sheds and Accessory Structures

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Trailers, Boats and Recreational Vehicles

The Zoning By-law regulates outdoor storage of trailers and recreational vehicles in order to uphold community standards.
Learn More about Trailers, Boats and Recreational Vehicles

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Vital Services

The Vital Services By-law outlines the responsibility to provide tenants with adequate and suitable heat, supply of water, fuel, electricity and gas.
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Yard Maintenance

Properties need to be maintained in a clean and tidy state, free from unsightly and hazardous conditions, to uphold safety and community standards.
Learn More about Yard Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

A permit may be required. If the deck is not attached to the house and its height is less than 0.6 metres (2’) above grade, a permit is not required. Otherwise, a Building Permit is required.

Building Permits

In order to access a City record that cannot be provided to you directly by Enforcement and By-law Services, it may be necessary to file a formal Access to Information Request. The request must be made in writing, and delivered by mail or in person to the Access and Privacy Team at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall.

File an Access to Information Request.

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Personal information collected by the City is protected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M-26. The City will keep your personal information confidential in accordance with the Act. However, in certain circumstances and as provided under the Act, your personal information may be disclosed. In such situations, you will be provided with notice to make representations as it relates to disclosure of your information.

Contact By-law Enforcement

By-law Enforcement, Property Standards and Licensing Divisions

Flower City Community Campus
8850 McLaughlin Road South, Unit 2
Brampton, ON L6Y 5T1

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contact By-Law Enforcement

Phone Service Brampton 24/7:
Dial 3-1-1 (within City limits)
905.874.2000 (outside City limits)
905.874.2130 (Teletypewriter or Text Telephone)