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Mississauga Private Tree Permit
Permit under the Private Tree Protection By-law 0021-2022 [MISS].
You need it when: Injuring or removing a tree 15 cm (6 in) in diameter or larger on private property in Mississauga, including dead or dying trees.
Why it's needed
- Required for any tree of 15 cm diameter or more; dead trees still need a permit but no fee [MISS].
- One replacement tree per 15 cm of diameter removed, with a security refunded if it survives a year [MISS].
When to apply
- Before tree work. Complete applications take 30 business days [MISS].
Review time
Plan for about 30 business days. complete applications [MISS]
Documents for a complete application
- Tree permit application [MISS]
- Tree locations
- Arborist report (development/construction) [MISS]
- Replanting plan [MISS]
How to submit
- Online, by mail, or at the drop box [MISS].
Fees
$399.77 for the first tree and $139.72 per additional healthy tree, including HST; no fee for dead or dying trees; replacement security [MISS].
Forms and guides
- Mississauga Application to Permit the Injury or Destruction of Trees (City of Mississauga, application form)
- Mississauga Private Tree Protection By-law 0021-2022 (City of Mississauga, by-law)
Official pages
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