The City is working to remove unnecessary housing barriers while continuing to encourage healthy, well-designed and vibrant communities.
February 24, 2026
The review is also addressing recommendations from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force, which includes more than 30 representatives from Ontario’s private and not-for-profit building and development industry. The Task Force noted that some urban design requirements have made it harder – and too expensive – to get housing built without meaningful results for the community.
Updating urban apartment zones
In late 2024, Mississauga introduced two urban apartment zones in the zoning by-law. The regulations are designed to help speed up development approvals for apartments in urban areas. Staff are now proposing updates to the City’s urban design requirements for these areas. Recommendations include:
- Replacing ‘angular plane’ requirements with simplified setbacks: Many communities across Canada are revisiting policies that require buildings to ‘step back’ as they increase in height. This requirement removes floorspace that could be used for housing – without providing a meaningful impact on the quality of life in these urban communities. It also drives up construction costs by requiring heavier structures, transfer systems and inefficient layouts.
- Reducing minimum tower distances: Setting a minimum distance between towers helps protect privacy, sky views and mitigates wind impacts. Staff recommend reducing the required distance from 30 to 25 metres which is more typical for urban areas. This helps buildings fit more naturally on a site, supports practical building layouts and avoids leaving portions of a site underused – especially on smaller or irregularly shaped properties.
Other urban design-related recommendations include providing more flexibility for amenity areas for residents, ground-floor windows and street-level building entrances.
Next steps
As the City’s urban design review advances, staff will engage with developers and community members to help shape updates to the program. Changes to Urban Design Guidelines and Design Reference Notes will be presented to Council for endorsement.
The proposed zoning changes for the City’s urban apartment zones and amenity areas will go to City Council for approval in April, subject to further comments that may be received prior to the meeting.
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“Housing supply and affordability remain key issues facing Mississauga residents. Reviewing our urban design program will help remove housing barriers without compromising the standards that make our communities great places to live. Cities are not static. As planners, we must be ready to respond to changing demographics, infrastructure needs and economic conditions.” – Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building
The City continues to take action on development charges to help kick-start construction and make homes more affordable.
February 11, 2026
The motion eliminates development charges, effective immediately, for one-bedroom plus den and two-bedroom units. To be eligible, developers must pull a building permit before November 13, 2026.
Today’s motion builds on the City’s efforts to encourage more housing construction in Mississauga. In January 2025, following the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report, Mississauga became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing. The Region of Peel passed a motion to match the City’s incentives in June 2025.
Other important City housing actions include:
- Funding for affordable housing: Mississauga’s $44 million affordable rental housing incentive program, made possible through federal funding, offers financial incentives to help stimulate the creation of new affordable rental housing. The application window for the second round of funding is open until February 13, 2026.
- Making it easier and less expensive to build housing in neighbourhoods: Council approved an update to the City’s Zoning By-law to allow semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots in residential neighbourhoods. The City’s gentle density incentive program provides grants to cover City fees and development charges (if applicable) for fourplexes and additional residential units. The City also offers pre-approved garden suite design plans and materials lists that residents can use free of charge.
- Simplifying planning approvals for housing near transit: Mississauga is moving forward with pre-zoning lands in the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas. Mississauga is one of the first municipalities in Ontario to pre-zone lands of this scale. When fully implemented, this will help speed up the construction of new housing while ensuring it meets the City’s vision for new development.
- Streamlining City processes: Mississauga is continuing to remove housing barriers by reviewing and making updates to the City’s urban design requirements and launching improvements to the condo plan approvals process.
PUBLIC MEETING RESCHEDULED
REVISED DATE: Monday, March 9, 2026
(Previously Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
Please be informed of a proposed development in your neighbourhood
893 Seventh Street
Location: East of Cawthra Road, north of Atwater Avenue
Applicant’s Proposal: To change the development standards of the lands to permit two
semi-detached dwelling units
Application submitted by: Biocca Homes Inc.
File: OZ 25/20 W1
In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
Revised Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
The applicant is proposing to change the zoning to permit two semi-detached dwelling units with site specific zoning provisions.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting either virtually or in person Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615 3200, ext. 8437 for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project, addresses issues and provides a recommendation on the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner David Breveglieri at 905-615-3200 ext. 5551 or
david.breveglieri@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, Development and Design Division, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
by visiting the following link: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-andprograms/planning-and-development/development-applications/active-developmentapplications/893-seventh-street-oz-25-20-w1/
Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on.
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, City Clerks Office, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Ani Grigoryan at 905-615-3200 ext. 8437 no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, address, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it.
We want to make sure they have a chance to participate.
Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support of this application are available for review at: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/planning-anddevelopment/development-applications/active-development-applications/893seventh-street-oz-25-20-w1/.
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
Planning Act Requirements:
The City will be processing the applications in accordance with the Provincial Planning Act which requires that all complete applications be processed.
The application is now being circulated to City Departments and Agencies for technical review.
A report summarizing the development and the comments received will be prepared by Planning staff and presented at the Public Meeting listed in this Notice.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to
application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Information about Appeals:
Application decisions can be appealed through the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant, a specified person, a public body, or the Minister, or those who own land subject to the application can appeal. A person who otherwise would have an ability to appeal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Mississauga before the proposed zoning by-law is passed and the proposed official plan amendment is adopted is not entitled to appeal the decision and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
General Information:
Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more. It’s organized around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and Ways to Get Involved. Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide.
Revised Date of Notice: February 4, 2026
Interested in Tiny Homes? Habitat for Humanity is offering Tiny Home tours at Mississauga’s downtown Celebration Square until April 19.
Habitat’s Tiny Home is a 225 sq. ft. self-contained unit that homeowners can purchase and install in their backyard for extra living space. These units – also known as Garden Suites – include a kitchen, living area, sleeping space and washroom. They’re a good option for homeowners looking for an accessible way to age in place, families who need extra space or anyone looking to add a rental unit for extra income.
Tiny Homes are allowed in Mississauga but City approvals and permits are needed before you can move forward. You can find details about Habitat’s Tiny Home exhibition on the City’s Events Calendar.
Ready to build? Check out Building More Units on Your Property on the City’s website to learn more.
BRAMPTON, ON. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Peel Regional Council has taken bold action to support housing construction and affordability by approving significant updates to Peel Region’s Development Charges Grant Program. These changes, endorsed by Council on January 22, 2026, demonstrate Peel’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure funding and expediting the delivery of homes throughout the region.
Building on Council’s June 2025 decision to modernize infrastructure funding and accelerate the delivery of housing, these latest changes aim to further reflect the realities of large, complex development projects and ongoing pressures in the housing market.
Program updates approved by Regional Council include:
- Extension of grant-in-lieu program: The development charge grant-in-lieu initiative is extended to November 13, 2026, allowing additional time for projects to benefit from program incentives and advance toward construction.
- Greater flexibility: Subdivision applications will now maintain eligibility as long as a building permit for footings and foundations is issued by November 13, 2027.
- Support for purpose-built-rentals: Peel Region will provide 100% development charge grants for 1-bedroom plus den, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom purpose-built rental units until November 13, 2026, helping to deliver more affordable and family-sized housing.
- Program framework continuity: All changes and extensions remain subject to the current program framework and requirements, as most recently updated by Council.
These changes enable Peel Region to facilitate the construction of a broader range of housing, including affordable purpose-built and family-oriented units, while assisting developers in navigating a challenging economic climate. The enhanced program is expected to help more projects advance and support the growing needs of the Peel communities.
In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
City’s Proposal:
City of Mississauga (Ward 1, 4, 5, and 7)
File: CD.04.DOW
Proposed changes:
Amend the existing Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and establish the Hurontario Growth Area CIP to promote new office development in mixed-use areas. This includes:
•extending the Downtown CIP’s term,
•introducing tax increment equivalent grants (TIEGs) in the Hurontario Growth Area CIP.
•providing new incentives including grants for building permit fees and Development Charge(DC)deferrals in both CIP areas.
These changes will help to encourage desired office development within mixed use areas along the Hazel McCallion (Hurontario Street) Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor. These uses will help advance the vision for these strategic growth areas by balancing growth, creating a complete community, and supporting infrastructure investments.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting either virtually or in person Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting
date. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 8437 for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
•For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner Melissa Slupik at 905-615-3200 ext. #5152 ormelissa.slupik@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
•by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, City Planning Strategies, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
•by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
Please include your name, your address, and file number or address of the property you are providing comments on.
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, City Clerks Office, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and file number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Ani Grigoryan at 905-615-3200 ext. 8437 no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.
Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support of this/these file(s) are available for review at: https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/city-projects/downtown-community-improvement-plan/
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Information about Appeals:
Application decisions can be appealed through the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant, a specified person, a public body, or the Minister, or those who own land subject to the application can appeal. A person who otherwise would have an ability to appeal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of
Mississauga before the proposed zoning by-law is passed and the proposed official plan amendment is adopted is not entitled to appeal the decision and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal. General Information: Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more. It’s organized around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and Ways to Get Involved. Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide.
Date of Notice: January 1, 2026CD.04.DOW