Mississauga overnight parking: the 2–6 a.m. rule, permits and winter restrictions
Mississauga doesn’t allow street parking from 2 to 6 a.m., all year, unless you have a temporary parking permit, and the daytime limit is five hours unless signs say otherwise. You request a permit online with your licence plate. Each one lasts five days, a plate can get 14 a year, and a citywide winter restriction suspends them.
Facts checked November 7, 2026
Your overnight options
| Option | Where | Cost and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary parking permit [1] | City streets, except private property and where signs prohibit parking | Valid 5 days; up to 14 permits per plate each calendar yearRequest it online with the licence plate; it covers the 2 to 6 a.m. period and stays longer than five hours. |
| Monthly residential permit[4] | Residential streets, for stays longer than five days (visitors, driveway repairs, renovations) | $82.10 a month, HST includedCall 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits) at least a week before it starts; Parking Enforcement replies within five business days. |
| Your own driveway and its boulevard[5] | A residential driveway on a local or collector road, under the by-law’s conditions | No permit neededExempt from the five-hour limit and the 2 to 6 a.m. rule when parked as the by-law allows (see the rules below). |
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The overnight rules and fines
- On-street parking isn’t allowed from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., year round, without a valid permit, unless the Traffic By-law says otherwise for that street.[1]
- Outside those hours, street parking is limited to five hours unless signs say otherwise.[2]
- Parking on a street between 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. is a $65 penalty. Parking longer than five hours, or longer than the signs allow, is $60.[6]
- On listed holidays, cars may stay longer than five hours from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, plus days such as Diwali (November 8 and 9, 2026). The 2 to 6 a.m. rule has no holiday exception.[5]
- Parking on a residential driveway’s boulevard is allowed on local and collector roads where there’s no sidewalk, as long as the car doesn’t overhang the grass or the curb. Between the curb and the sidewalk, it’s allowed only on the streets listed in Schedule 31 of the by-law.[5]
- From May 1 to September 30, fines are higher south of Lakeshore Road, but not between 2 and 6 a.m., when regular fines apply.[3]
How temporary permits work
- You request a temporary permit with the vehicle’s licence plate; have every plate number ready before you start.[1] Official page
- A temporary permit expires five days after the start date you choose.[1]
- Each plate can get up to 14 short-term street parking permits per calendar year. When a plate reaches the limit, the City sends an email saying no more permits can be issued that year.[1]
- Temporary permits aren’t valid on private property or where signs prohibit parking.[1]
- They aren’t available for heavy vehicles, RVs, broken-down or unlicensed vehicles, school buses, commercial vehicles, detached trailers or a vehicle with a “For sale” sign.[1]
- Need more than five days? A monthly residential permit is $82.10 including HST; the City may ask for proof of address, and the permit arrives by email once paid.[4]
Winter parking restrictions
- The City declares a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction when it needs to plow, usually after about 5 cm of snow.[3]
- During a restriction, the five-hour limit is suspended and cars must come off most streets, including 15-hour parking areas. Temporary and extended permits are suspended, and no new ones are issued.[3]
- Parking on the street during a restriction is a $150 penalty, or the car may be towed. It applies on statutory and religious holidays too.[3]
- Some signed spots stay usable during a restriction: angle parking, restricted-period parking, parking machines, car share spaces, commercial loading zones, taxi stands, accessible spaces and curb-to-sidewalk driveway boulevards.[3]
- Paid municipal lots may close for snow clearing; the City posts “no parking” signs 24 hours before.[3]
- Get restriction updates by subscribing to the City’s alerts, following @MississaugaSnow on X, or calling 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).[3] Official page
Common questions
Can I park on the street overnight in Mississauga?
Not from 2 to 6 a.m. without a valid temporary parking permit, and that applies all year in Mississauga. Parking during those hours is a $65 penalty, and outside them the street limit is five hours unless signs say otherwise.
How do I get a temporary parking permit in Mississauga?
Request it online from the City of Mississauga with the vehicle’s licence plate. The permit lasts five days from the start date you pick and isn’t valid on private property or where signs prohibit parking.
How many temporary parking permits can I get in Mississauga?
Up to 14 per vehicle plate each calendar year. After that, Mississauga issues no more that year; for stays over five days, a monthly residential permit costs $82.10 including HST, through 311.
What is a citywide winter parking restriction in Mississauga?
It’s a ban Mississauga declares when it needs to plow, usually after about 5 cm of snow. Cars must come off most streets, all temporary and extended permits are suspended, and parking there is a $150 penalty or a tow.
Can I park on my boulevard in Mississauga?
On your driveway, yes, under Mississauga’s by-law: on local and collector roads with no sidewalk, if the car doesn’t overhang the grass or curb. Between the curb and the sidewalk only on the streets listed in Schedule 31.
Can I park longer on holidays in Mississauga?
Yes, from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on listed days such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Diwali (November 8 and 9, 2026). Mississauga’s 2 to 6 a.m. rule still applies on those days.
Have a driveway near Mississauga?
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Sources
- City of Mississauga: Temporary parking permit
- City of Mississauga: Parking in Mississauga? Here’s what you need to know (May 1, 2026)
- City of Mississauga: Seasonal parking rules and fines
- City of Mississauga: Paid extended parking permits
- City of Mississauga: Traffic By-law 0555-2000 (June 29, 2026)
- City of Mississauga: Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 (Schedule A)
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked November 7, 2026.
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