Brampton snow clearing follows a set order: main roads first, then collector streets, then local streets and courts, with a City goal of clearing all roads within 24 hours after snow stops falling. Homeowners and tenants must clear most sidewalks by 11 a.m. the day after a snowfall, and the driveway windrow is yours to shovel.
At a glance
- Plow order: arterial roads, then collector roads (including bus routes and streets with Peel District schools), then local streets and courts.
- Local streets: plowed once per storm when at least 5 cm falls, to track-bare or snow-covered, not bare pavement.
- Your sidewalk: clear snow, ice and slush by 11 a.m. the day after the snowfall ends, unless the City clears that stretch.
- Windrows: the City does not clear the snow ridge the plow leaves at the end of your driveway.
- Street parking: banned during snow events. Blocking snow clearing costs $250 for a first ticket, and parking considerations are not valid.
- Help with costs: seniors 65+ and people with disabilities can apply for up to $300 ($400 for corner lots) for 2026/2027. The online portal is open, and forms must be in by April 30, 2027.
- Track plows: the City’s Plow Tracker at brampton.ca/snow or the 311 app.
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Brampton snow clearing order: which roads are plowed first?
Brampton snow clearing starts with arterial roads, then collector roads, then local roads and courts, according to the City’s levels of service page. The City aims to clear all roads within 24 hours after snowfall ends, or 48 hours after a significant weather event.
| Road type | When the City clears it | What the City aims for |
|---|---|---|
| Arterial (major roads) | Treated ahead of a storm and plowed during any snowfall | Bare pavement, wet or dry |
| Collector (includes Brampton Transit routes and streets with Peel District schools) | Second, after arterials | Bare to track-bare pavement |
| Local streets | After arterials and collectors, once at least 5 cm falls in one storm | Track-bare or snow-covered, within 24 hours |
| Courts (cul-de-sacs) | After arterials and collectors, with front-end loaders, at 5 cm or more | Snow pushed to the centre and removed when space runs out |
The City says not to expect bare pavement on local streets or courts during winter. Plows throw snow to the right, so a crew may clear one side of your street and come back later for the other.
To see your street’s priority and whether a plow has been by, search your address on the City’s Plow Tracker. The tracker uses GPS and sensors on plows and sidewalk machines, so areas cleared by hand don’t show up.
Who clears sidewalks in Brampton?
In Brampton, the City clears some sidewalks and property owners or tenants clear the rest. Under the Snow and Ice Removal By-law (242-76), you must remove snow, ice and slush from your sidewalk by 11 a.m. the day after the snowfall ends.
The City clears these sidewalks itself:
- Sidewalks on arterial roads, such as Queen Street and Bramalea Road
- Sidewalks in front of City parks and recreation facilities
- Curb-faced sidewalks with no grass boulevard
- Reverse-frontage sidewalks behind a property
- Sidewalks on roads with Brampton Transit or Züm stops
You can check a specific address on the Plow Tracker map.
What happens if you don’t clear your sidewalk
If someone complains, a by-law officer can issue an Order to Comply, which gives you 8 hours to clear the sidewalk, according to the City’s sidewalk snow clearing page. If it is still not done when the officer comes back, the City hires a contractor and adds the cost, plus administrative fees, to the owner’s property taxes. Our Brampton property tax explainer covers how your bill works.
To report an uncleared sidewalk, call 311 in Brampton or 905.458.3424 from anywhere, or email enforcement@brampton.ca.
Does Brampton clear driveway windrows?
No. The City of Brampton does not clear windrows, the ridge of snow a plow leaves at the end of your driveway, and crews don’t come back for them. The City says it decided not to add windrow or extra sidewalk clearing for the 2025/2026 winter, after a survey and a new winter maintenance contract, and that it will keep reviewing service levels.
If clearing your driveway and sidewalk is hard for you, the financial assistance program below can help pay a contractor.
Winter parking rules: don’t park on the street during a snowfall
Brampton bans street parking during snow events so plows, salters and emergency vehicles can get through. Vehicles that block snow clearing can be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The City’s winter parking restrictions page also says parking considerations are not valid during winter events, including snowfall and freezing rain.
These are first, second and subsequent fines from the City’s parking offences table:
| Offence | First | Second | Subsequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park interfering with snow removal or winter maintenance | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| Park overhanging the curb | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Park obstructing a sidewalk | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Park between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (any season) | $65 | $100 | $135 |
When you park in your driveway, make sure the car doesn’t hang over the curb or block the sidewalk. The overnight ban and 3-hour limit apply all year; our guide to Brampton’s parking rules and parking considerations explains both.
Snow removal help for seniors and people with disabilities
Brampton’s Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program pays up to $300, or up to $400 for a corner lot with sidewalks on two sides that the City doesn’t clear, toward the cost of hiring someone to clear your sidewalk and driveway. The City’s program page says the 2026/2027 online portal is open.
To qualify, you must:
- Be 65 or older when you apply, or have a permanent physical disability (applicants under 65 need the medical form)
- Own or be the primary renter of the home, and live there
- Not have claimed the credit on another property for the same winter
- Not live in a condominium where the condo corporation handles all snow removal
The City approves one application per address.
| 2026/2027 date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Open as of October 16, 2026 | Online applications accepted |
| January 2027 | Subsidy payments begin |
| April 30, 2027 | Application forms must be received |
| July 31, 2027 | Reimbursement forms received after this date are not processed |
Keep your receipts. The City requires a signed reimbursement form with every application, including online ones. If you don’t have receipts, record each visit with the date, cost and the service provider’s signature. You can apply online, email srfap@brampton.ca, fax 905-874-2599, or drop forms off at the Williams Parkway Operations Centre (1975 Williams Parkway) or the Service Brampton kiosk at City Hall.
Other winter jobs the City asks residents to do
- Fire hydrants: keep a 1 m (3 ft) area clear around any hydrant on the boulevard in front of your property.
- Snow on the road: don’t shovel or push snow onto the street. It creates a hazard and can block catch basins.
- Bins: on collection day, set garbage, organics and recycling bins about three feet back from the curb so plows can pass. Our Brampton garbage collection schedule guide shows how to find your pickup day.
- Catch basins: clear them during a thaw to prevent flooding, or report them to 311.
- Super mailboxes: Canada Post clears them. Call 1.800.267.1177.
What this means for you
Before the first storm, check your street’s priority on the Plow Tracker and find a shovel, salt and an off-street spot for every car in your household. If you’re 65 or older or have a disability and pay someone to clear snow, apply for the 2026/2027 grant early and keep every receipt. If you take the bus in winter, the City clears stops and shelter pads; our Brampton Transit guide covers fares and passes.
FAQ
How long does Brampton take to plow my street?
The City’s goal is to clear all roads within 24 hours after snowfall ends, or 48 hours after a significant event. Local streets are plowed once a storm drops at least 5 cm.
When do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Brampton?
By 11 a.m. the day after the snowfall ends, unless the City clears that sidewalk.
Will the City clear the snow the plow left in my driveway?
No. Windrows are the homeowner’s job in Brampton.
Can I park on the street during a snowstorm in Brampton?
No. Street parking is banned during snow events, parking considerations don’t apply, and blocking snow clearing carries a $250 first-offence fine plus possible towing.
Who do I call about snow problems?
Call 311 in Brampton (TTY 905.874.2130) or email roads@brampton.ca. You can also submit a request through the Plow Tracker.
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General information, not legal advice. Service levels, fines and program details can change; confirm with the City of Brampton.
Sources: City of Brampton: Levels of Service · City of Brampton: Snow Removal FAQs · City of Brampton: Sidewalk Snow Clearing · City of Brampton: Winter Parking Restrictions · City of Brampton: Parking Offences and Fines · City of Brampton: Snow Removal Financial Assistance · City of Brampton news release, November 7, 2025