Property maintenance — Mississauga, Ontario

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

The City of Mississauga, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Debris and Anti-Littering By-law No. 0219-1985; Property Standards By-law 0654-1998; Property Standards By-law No. 0654-1998, verified 2026-08-28.

Debris and Anti-Littering By-law No. 0219-1985 adopted bylaw

Prohibits throwing, placing or depositing refuse/debris on private or City property without authorization from the owner/occupant; used against litter, junk and debris accumulation on properties.

Property Standards By-law 0654-1998 adopted bylaw

Prescribes standards for maintaining private property, including yards, fences, driveways, buildings, and heritage properties.

Property Standards By-law No. 0654-1998 adopted bylaw

Sets minimum maintenance standards for residential and heritage properties in Mississauga -- upkeep of fences, yards, driveways and structures -- and is the basis for unsightly/dangerous-premises enforcement.

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