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Sign permits

You need a sign permit if you are planning to install a new sign (ground, wall, roof, or mobile), replace an existing sign with one that is different in size or design, or put up a temporary sign.

From Brampton’s own pages, checked Oct 2026.

  1. When Do You Need a Sign Permit?

    You need a sign permit if you are planning to:

    • Install a new sign (ground, wall, roof, or mobile)
    • Replace an existing sign with one that is different in size or design
    • Put up a temporary sign (banners, development signs, real estate signs)
    • You may also need a building permit if your sign is large or structurally complex.

  2. Before You Apply

    • Check the Sign By-law to make sure your sign follows the City's regulations.
    • Get permission from the property owner or landlord.
    • Prepare drawings showing dimensions

  3. How to Apply0 of 4

    Apply online through the Brampton Building and Business Portal. You will need to submit:

    You need an account to see these 4 items.It’s free. Use Sign in at the top of the page to create one, then tick the items off on any device and print them as a checklist.

  4. Only if your sign is a portable (mobile) sign

    Portable signs

    Permit applications for portable signs can now be submitted online.

    What are the Submission Requirements?

    A complete application consists of:

    • Completed online application form on brampton.ca/BBportal
    • Site plan or site map showing the location, including the dimensions, of the proposed and existing sign(s), driveway access and existing buildings.
    • Confirmation that a minimum of $2 million liability insurance is in effect.
    • Completed and signed Notice of Permission to Display a Portable Sign
    • Scanned documents must be attached to the online application prior to submission.
    • Applications may be submitted up to two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the requested start date of the permit. Please allow 5 business days for the review of your application.
    • Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be re-worked back to the applicant through the Brampton Building and Business Portal.

    How do I pay for my Mobile Sign Permit?

    The following payment is required prior to issuance of your permit, and is now submitted online at the time of application:

    • New Permit Application $125.00
    • Application for a Revision to a Permit $100.00
    • NOTE: All fees are non-refundable.
    • Payment will be taken when pre-screening is completed and the application deemed complete through the Brampton Building and Business Portal.
  5. Only if your signs advertise the construction or sale of new homes

    Production Home Builder Signs

    The information below applies to signs that advertise the construction or sale of new homes.

    • Sales Office or Subdivision Sign Permit Application Package
    • To apply online for a sales office or subdivision sign, log onto the portal. Select Signs - Permanent Sign under Application Type and indicate it is a temporary sales office or ground sign, not a permanent sign, in the Description field.
    • Flag Permit Application Package
    • To apply online for a flag sign, log onto the portal. Select Signs - Window Signs/Builder Flags from the Application Type drop-down.
    • A-Frame Sign Permit Application Package
    • To apply online for a flag sign, log onto the portal. Select Portable/Mobile Signs from the Application Type drop-down.

Written from Brampton’s own pages as published on 19 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice

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