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.

Second Unit Task Force

In July 2018, the Second Unit Task Force was launched to assist with the investigation of illegal dwelling units in multi-unit houses and lodging houses, in order to ensure by-laws and relevant codes are followed. The Task Force is comprised of members from the Enforcement Division, Building Division and Fire Prevention team. The goal of this collaborative effort is to ensure safety standards are met, as well as the well-being of residents in these homes.

Driveways

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

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.

Home Maintenance (Exterior)

Buildings (including dwellings) need to be structurally sound, in good working order and maintained appropriately.

Building Division

Home Maintenance (Interior)

Living accommodations provided by property owners/landlords need to be in good working order and maintained appropriately.

Property Standards By-law

Building Division

Home Occupations

The Zoning By-law regulates home occupations in order to maintain the quality and safety of the City's residential neighbourhoods.

Zoning By-law

Building Division (Zoning Services)

Pools, Hot Tubs and Fences

The City of Brampton regulates pools, hot tubs, enclosures and property fences for the general interest of public safety.

Second Units and Lodging Houses

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

Sheds and Accessory Structures

The Zoning By-law regulates accessory buildings and structures with regards to the number permitted, location and dimensions.

Zoning By-law

Building Permits

Building Division (Zoning Services)

Trailers, Boats and Recreational Vehicles

The Zoning By-law regulates outdoor storage of trailers and recreational vehicles in order to uphold community standards.

Zoning By-law

Building Division (Zoning Services)

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.

Vital Services By-law

Landlord and Tenant Board

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my information be kept confidential when I make a complaint?
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.
How do I make an Access to Information Request?
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.