Cell tower leases are agreements where municipalities rent space on municipal property or buildings to telecommunications companies for installing cellular network equipment. Cell towers require suitable locations—often elevated or unobstructed—and municipal properties like water towers, rooftops, and parkland can be attractive sites. Lease revenues provide municipalities with income from otherwise unused property. However, cell tower placement can be controversial due to aesthetic concerns, perceived health worries, and neighbourhood opposition. Telecommunications is federally regulated, limiting municipal control over approvals, though municipalities can negotiate lease terms. As wireless demand grows, cell tower lease requests and associated debates continue in many communities.