Mississauga.ca - Residents

All of the trees located throughout the City of Mississauga make up the Urban Forest. Over three quarters of these trees are located on private property.

Trees provide a wide variety of benefits to the community and enrich our lives. Some of these benefits include reduce air pollution, production of oxygen, noise abatement, reduce soil erosion, bird and wildlife habitat, and increased property values.

With these factors in mind, the City has passed a By-law (By-law 0474-2005) regulating the removal of trees on private property. The By-law states that property owners require a permit to remove 5 or more trees that are 15cm (6in) in diameter or larger from their private property in a calendar year. That means, you can remove 4 trees of any size from January to December. The By-Law also enables the City to impose fines and penalties for unauthorized removal of trees from privately owned property.

Fees & Charges for Tree Permit/Tree Removal Permission:
$0: If all trees are considered by the Forestry Section as dead, dying or hazardous.

$305: For the removal of five (5) trees, each with a diameter greater than 15 cm (6 in) plus $68 for each additional tree with a diameter greater than 15 cm to a maximum of$1,365. (Prices listed are reviewed yearly and are subject to change without notice).

If you are removing more than four trees or require further information, please call the Private Tree By-law Section with the Urban Forestry Unit by dialling 3-1-1. For more detailed information online visit the Tree Permit Process Details PDF below.

Related Links:

Tree Removal Permit Application

Tree Permit Process Details

Tree Permit By-Law

Forestry - Tree Injury or Destruction Questionnaire and Declaration