You will need a permit to remove a tree from your property in Mississauga if the tree is 15 cm (or more) diameter. 

The City of Mississauga has stringent rules for tree removals, even if the tree is located on your private property. Our certified arborists can help  you determine which trees should be removed, which trees need pruning, or bracing and cabelling; and provide an Arborist Report.

Mississauga Tree Removal By-laws

To remove trees on private property in Mississauga, you need to comply with the Private Tree Protection By-law. If you are removing a tree that is more 15cm in diameter, you will need a permit.

How to apply for a tree removal permit in Mississauga

Some of the things you’ll need to provide to the City of Mississauga are:

  • Reason for removing the tree
  • Condition, species and location of the tree
  • Does the tree(s) conflict with a development application?
  • Is the tree causing damage to a property that can’t be mitigated through proper arboricultural practices?
  • The existing canopy cover on the subject lot

Consult a certified arborist if you are not sure whether your tree needs to removed.

Tree removal permit cost

The cost to remove a tree on a private property in Mississauga is $388+HST

City of Mississauga website for more information and permit application forms

City of Mississauga – Trees