City of Mississauga

A short-term rental is a home, or part of one, rented for 30 days or less. To operate, you must: ✅ Have a licence from the City, including passing mandatory inspections. ✅ Live in the home most of the year. ✅ Follow City by-laws. https://bit.ly/4o0pYkV

Ready to build affordable rental housing? The City is accepting applications for Round 2 of our Affordable Rental Community Improvement Plan. We need more affordable rental housing in Mississauga. With up to $44 million in funding, this incentive program can help get shovels in the ground. Learn more or apply now: https://bit.ly/3DUx9dv

Yesterday, Council voted to disassociate the name Duke of York Boulevard from former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following serious allegations of gender-based violence. This change reflects the City's commitment to safety and equity and stance against gender-based violence. The City remains dedicated to creating a respectful, inclusive environment for all residents. Read more: https://bit.ly/47RlNDj

🏡 Good Housing News! In celebration of National Housing Day, the City of Mississauga and Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin are proud to launch an innovative new partnership. We're working together to unlock a pipeline of affordable homes for local families. Learn about this new partnership which is kicking off with the creation of five deeply affordable home ownership units at Alba by Edenshaw Developments: https://bit.ly/4p2fjHC 📷 Edenshaw Developments

Mississauga is making strides with its Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan (2024–2028). In 2024, we: ✔ Reduced energy use by 1.6%, water by 2.1%, and GHG emissions by 2.8% — surpassing our targets. ✔ Added 118 EV charging connections (88 fleet, 30 public). ✔ Saved $157,000 in utility costs. ✔ Celebrated Erin Mills Twin Arena, awarded ENERGY STAR® Building of the Year for the second year in a row. Looking ahead, we’re focusing on: ☀️ Expanding solar power. ❄️ Enhancing rink energy efficiency. 🏊 Optimizing pool operations. 🌱 Introducing decarbonization technology. Together, these actions will help us cut costs, reduce emissions, and move closer to a climate-ready Mississauga. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4onwK56

Homes should first & foremost be places for people to live. When homes are used just for short stays, it reduces the number of places available for people who need long-term housing, whether to rent or buy. With support from @Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund, we’re stepping up enforcement of our Short-Term Rental By-law to help protect Mississauga’s long-term housing supply. Learn more: bit.ly/4oqSWeY

Strengthening Mississauga’s Academic Partnerships On October 22, we had the honour of welcoming Professor Melanie Woodin, the newly installed 17th President of the University of Toronto at Council. This marked her first public appearance in Peel Region since assuming office on July. President Woodin joined Council to provide an update on the City’s partnership with UTM. Over the past two years, this collaboration has: • Supported 19 joint initiatives to support our City • Secured nearly $200,000 in research grants • Enabled 2,600 student hours through experiential learning From transit improvements shaped by student advocacy, to innovation driven by ICUBE and IDEA Mississauga, and even research tackling ecological and supporting infrastructure—this partnership is helping shape the future of our city. 📺 Watch the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/g3zmck4S 🔗 Learn more about the partnership with UTM: https://bit.ly/4pcE1Vz

Effective November 17, 2025, the penalty for violating the Short-Term Rental By-law increases to a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,000. Violations can include: ❎ Operating without a licence. ❎ Operating more than one short-term rental. ❎ Operating out of a home that isn’t your principal residence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oqSWeY

The City of Mississauga is proud to be a local partner for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Housing Design Catalogue. This innovative initiative provides free, standardized home design plans to help smaller and mid-size builders build housing quickly and save money. In Mississauga, several designs - including garden suites and fourplexes -have been pre-reviewed by City staff, giving local builders a head start and helping to get more homes built faster. Learn more about how to use these plans: https://lnkd.in/gWZJDXTr 📷 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Of every dollar you pay in property taxes, Mississauga receives only 37%, which is used to provide City services to residents. The majority – 47% – goes to the Region of Peel, while the remaining 16% goes to the Government of Ontario. Learn more about why your taxes were high in 2025. https://bit.ly/3JdD0gj