​​​​​​​​​​​​​New Licensing Requirements Now in Effect

To help protect public health and enhance community safety, the City of Brampton has introduced new licensing requirements for peddlers – individuals who sell goods such as fruit, flags or other merchandise while walking through public spaces or operating temporary stands.

Operate your mobile or stationary goods business legally

If you sell goods by moving from one place to another place or from a designated location on private property (not a brick‑and‑mortar store), you may be considered a peddler under the City of Brampton’s Mobile Licensing By‑Law and require a Peddler licence.

A Peddler licence helps ensure your business operates safely, legally and in compliance with zoning and public‑space regulations. This licence applies to anyone selling merchandise, wares, crops or services from an approved area.

Who requires a peddler licence?

You must obtain a licence if you:

• travel from place to place supplying goods
• operate from a stationary location on private property
• use a motor vehicle as part of your business to sell to the public
• provide goods directly to customers at the point of sale

Exemption: Peddlers operating at a City‑sponsored special event.

How to apply

To apply for a peddler licence, first prepare the required documents listed below and fill out the peddler licence application form. Submit your application and all required document to: EnforcementClerks@brampton.ca

Required documents

Submit the following with your application:

1. Description of goods
• A written list of all goods you intend to sell (alcohol, cannabis and tobacco are not permitted).
2. Property owner permission
• A signed letter from the property owner, landlord or authorized agent confirming you may operate on the property.
3. ​Site map / drawing
• A clear drawing showing:
• sidewalks
• driveways
• road edges
• parking areas​​
  
• proposed peddling location

This map must allow staff to determine whether the location qualifies as an approved area.

Once your application is received, City staff will review your submission, confirm your approved area and guide you through the next steps in the licensing process.

Key regulations

• operate only within your approved area
• do not block pedestrian or vehicular traffic
• do not operate within 30 metres of schools, parks or bus stops
• do not sell alcohol, cannabis or tobacco
• private property use requires written permission
• City property or highway use requires special approval
• maintain a clean, sanitary and litter‑free area
• provide proof of licence and documentation upon request
• if you intend to sell crops, you must be a minimum of 50 metres away from any fixed food premise and 10 metres away from any refreshment vehicle, unless otherwise approved by the Licence Issuer