Oakville Building Permits
The Town of Oakville issues building permits to ensure construction projects comply with the Ontario Building Code, local zoning bylaws, and other municipal regulations. Building permits are required for most types of construction, renovation, demolition, and additions.
This dataset provides a snapshot of all currently active building permits issued by the Building Services department. It includes essential details such as the permit number, type of permit (e.g., residential, commercial, additions), current status, issue date, project description, and the property address where the work is being performed.
Each building permit is linked to its corresponding address point in Oakville and can be connected with related datasets such as zoning data, inspection records, excavation and street occupation permits, and ServiceOakville requests. This makes the dataset a valuable resource for tracking construction trends, urban development, and planning activity within the town.
Statistics
This dataset includes around 6,800 active building permits in the Town of Oakville. Most permits are already issued, making up about 70% of all records. Another 15% are in conditional status, while the rest are in various review or draft stages.
Permit Types
About 2,000 permits are for new or additional residential dwellings, making this the most common type. Around 1,100 permits are for alterations or improvements to existing homes, and over 1,000 are related to townhouses. Other types include secondary buildings, commercial and institutional renovations, demolitions, plumbing-only permits, and accessory units.
Building Types
Over half of the permits are for single-family detached homes. Townhouses make up about 15%, with other common types being decks, offices, condos, stores, and semi-detached houses.
Construction Value
About 1 in 4 permits are for projects valued between $100Kâ$500K. Another 1 in 5 are in the $10Kâ$50K range, and roughly the same amount are worth between $500Kâ$1M. Around 8% of permits are for high-value projects over $1 million.
Yearly Trends
The year 2024 has the most active permits, with around 1,700. Recent years like 2022, 2023, and 2021 also saw strong activity, each with over 1,000 permits. This shows a consistent trend of growth in construction and development across Oakville in the past few years.
Top Streets
The street with the most active permits is Rebecca St, with over 100 permits. Other busy streets include Speers Rd, Lakeshore Rd W, Post Rd, and Sixth Line.
Inspection Areas
Central Oakville has the highest number of permits, accounting for nearly 40% of the total. The West and East areas follow closely, showing balanced growth across the town.
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Stats on Permits by Permit Type
| Permit Type | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building | 2055 | 29.98% |
| Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building | 1144 | 16.69% |
| Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building | 1060 | 15.46% |
| Residential (Secondary) Building | 441 | 6.43% |
| Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building | 439 | 6.40% |
| Accessory Unit in House | 293 | 4.27% |
| Plumbing Only | 266 | 3.88% |
| Demolition | 193 | 2.82% |
| Building Permit Intake | 193 | 2.82% |
| Institutional (Alt/Imp) Building | 119 | 1.74% |
| Industrial (Alt/Imp) Building | 102 | 1.49% |
| Miscellaneous Building | 98 | 1.43% |
| Residential Apartment (Alt/Imp) Building | 87 | 1.27% |
| Institutional (New/Add) Building | 77 | 1.12% |
| Fire Retrofit | 54 | 0.79% |
| Industrial (New/Add) Building | 50 | 0.73% |
| Commercial (New/Add) Building | 45 | 0.66% |
| Fire Damage | 36 | 0.53% |
| Tent | 31 | 0.45% |
| Residential Apartment (New/Add) Building | 23 | 0.34% |
Stats on Permits by Building Type
| Building Type | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Detached Dwelling | 3577 | 52.18% |
| Row or Town House | 1075 | 15.68% |
| Other Secondary Structure | 207 | 3.02% |
| Deck | 188 | 2.74% |
| Residential | 133 | 1.94% |
| Row House - Condominium | 124 | 1.81% |
| Office | 124 | 1.81% |
| Condominium Apartment | 119 | 1.74% |
| Solar Collector | 81 | 1.18% |
| Store | 77 | 1.12% |
| Semi-Detached Dwelling | 73 | 1.06% |
| Office Multi-Storey | 68 | 0.99% |
| Restaurant E <30 persons | 52 | 0.76% |
| Bldg over 5000 sqft F2 | 51 | 0.74% |
| Medical Office | 49 | 0.71% |
| Rental Apartment | 47 | 0.69% |
| Non-Residential | 45 | 0.66% |
| Backflow Preventer | 40 | 0.58% |
| Restaurant A2 30+ persons | 39 | 0.57% |
| Elementary School | 38 | 0.55% |
Stats on Permits by Construction Value
| Construction Value | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| <$1K | 447 | 6.52% |
| $1K-$5K | 286 | 4.17% |
| $5K-$10K | 269 | 3.92% |
| $10K-$50K | 1558 | 22.73% |
| $50K-$100K | 746 | 10.88% |
| $100K-$500K | 1764 | 25.73% |
| $500K-$1M | 1214 | 17.71% |
| $1M+ | 571 | 8.33% |
| Status | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Issued | 4816 | 70.26% |
| Conditional | 1136 | 16.57% |
| Re-submission Required | 393 | 5.73% |
| Letter Issued | 132 | 1.93% |
| Under Review | 78 | 1.14% |
| Online Draft Application | 68 | 0.99% |
| Submission Missing Required Information | 67 | 0.98% |
| Application Submitted | 45 | 0.66% |
| Re-submission Under Review | 39 | 0.57% |
| Re-submission submitted | 28 | 0.41% |
| Open | 27 | 0.39% |
| Application Confirmed - Awaiting Payment | 17 | 0.25% |
Stats on Permits by Folder Year
| Folder Year | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1709 | 24.93% |
| 2023 | 1157 | 16.88% |
| 2022 | 1189 | 17.35% |
| 2021 | 866 | 12.63% |
| 2020 | 726 | 10.59% |
| 2019 | 434 | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 272 | 3.97% |
| 2017 | 183 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 113 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 94 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 52 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 29 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0.03% |
Stats on Permits by Street Name
| Street Name | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| REBECCA ST | 111 | 1.62% |
| SPEERS RD | 72 | 1.05% |
| LAKESHORE RD W | 70 | 1.02% |
| POST RD | 67 | 0.98% |
| SIXTH LINE | 66 | 0.96% |
| MILLICENT AVE | 62 | 0.90% |
| LAKESHORE RD E | 52 | 0.76% |
| TRAFALGAR RD | 50 | 0.73% |
| QUEENS PLATE RD | 49 | 0.71% |
| NORTH SERVICE RD W | 46 | 0.67% |
| BRISTOL CIR | 44 | 0.64% |
| BRIDGE RD | 38 | 0.55% |
| CHARLES CORNWALL AVE | 38 | 0.55% |
| CORNWALL RD | 38 | 0.55% |
| BRONTE RD | 37 | 0.54% |
| HOSPITAL GATE | 37 | 0.54% |
| SOUTH SERVICE RD W | 37 | 0.54% |
| BALLMER TRAIL | 36 | 0.53% |
| WILLIAM CUTMORE BLVD | 35 | 0.51% |
| TRAILSIDE DR | 33 | 0.48% |
Stats on Permits by Inspection Area
| Inspection Area | Permits | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 2604 | 37.99% |
| West | 2215 | 32.31% |
| East | 1842 | 26.87% |
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Permit#: 18 001545 Issue: 2018-11-13 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $780,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a new two storey single family dwelling (390m2) with finished basement area (226m2) integral at grade garage (48m2) covered porches (65m2). Water inspection fee included. |
Permit#: 20 000840 Issue: 2020-11-23 Permit Type: Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building Building Type: Row or Town House Construction Value: $355,820 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of slab on grade, three storey mixed use townhouse, Model: BLWB The Dahlia East, standard 3 bedroom plan. This unit is standard 3 bedroom, attached garage, covered porches and shell commercial space. |
Permit#: 24 106289 Issue: 2024-10-17 Permit Type: Industrial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Bldg over 5000 sqft F1 Construction Value: $1,100,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Demolition of existing connecting link between Body Shop 1 and Body Shop 3. Existing opening to Body Shop 3 reduced for new loading dock door. Existing opening to Body Shop 1 closed off. New loading dock. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 21 010024 Issue: 2021-07-30 Permit Type: Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building Building Type: Row or Town House Construction Value: $376,000 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of two storey townhouse dwelling unit, Model 2502, Elevation B reverse - 3BR with attached garage, covered porch with attached wood deck. |
Permit#: 24 221777 Permit Type: Building Permit Intake Building Type: Residential Construction Value: $600 Status: Online Draft Application Permit Description: Tree removal ( dead trees two ) one at the front yard and one at the back fence line at 1037 Churchill avenue , Oakville . L6h2a7. |
Permit#: 21 132609 Issue: 2023-04-21 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Issued Permit Description: Revision to Permit 21-132609 Construction of Cold Storage below garage, revise wood framed rear porch floor from wood decking to flagstone on suspended concrete slab. Various revisions to structural framing to address existing conditions. |
Permit#: 21 133902 Issue: 2022-01-17 Permit Type: Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Store Construction Value: $80,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alterations to expand existing retail space into unit 232B - Beauty First. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 24 158711 Issue: 2024-12-12 Permit Type: Industrial (New/Add) Building Building Type: Bldg. 5000 sqft or less F2 Construction Value: $8,400,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: One-story addition to existing warehouse, including new HVAC, plumbing. Alteration to existing warehouse (new cooler room). New warehouse racking not included in this permit scope. |
Permit#: 24 216003 Permit Type: Demolition Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Under Review Permit Description: Demolition of an existing one storey residential single family dwelling. |
Permit#: 20 000197 Issue: 2020-06-18 Permit Type: Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Store Construction Value: $108,550 Status: Issued Permit Description: Alterations to existing retail unit 235B for future tenant fit out. Re-demise unit interior non structural walls and create new washroom rough in for future tenant. |
Permit#: 22 123559 Issue: 2022-11-22 Permit Type: Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Barber/Hairdressing Shop Construction Value: $75,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alteration to existing Group D tenant space for new salon "Studio V". No gross floor area (GFA) added. |
Permit#: 20 002170 Permit Type: Residential (Secondary) Building Building Type: Deck Construction Value: $10,000 Status: Letter Issued Permit Description: Construction of deck and Gazebo in rear yard. |
Permit#: 21 119322 Issue: 2021-10-12 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $25,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of 3 season sunroom addition in rear yard. |
Permit#: 17 000297 Issue: 2017-03-03 Permit Type: Demolition Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Issued Permit Description: Demo of existing 1 storey detached dwelling, shed and detached garage (150 m2) Demo used on permit 17-703 |
Permit#: 16 000091 Permit Type: Commercial (New/Add) Building Building Type: Repair Garage Construction Value: $3,000 Status: Open Permit Description: Construction of prefab aluminum detached storage shed adjacent to existing car repair shop (33.45m2). |
Permit#: 17 002112 Issue: 2017-11-21 Permit Type: Fire Retrofit Building Type: Office Construction Value: $9,310 Status: Issued Permit Description: Replacement of fire alarm control panel |
Permit#: 21 120255 Issue: 2021-09-28 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $794,990 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of two storey detached dwelling. Elevation A with attached garage, covered porch, 9ft partially finished basement, and without deck. |
Permit#: 22 112438 Issue: 2022-06-30 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $48,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Basement finish for personal use |
Permit#: 16 001783 Issue: 2016-10-17 Permit Type: Industrial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Bldg over 5000 sqft F1 Construction Value: $2,101,711 Status: Issued Permit Description: Remove and dispose of existing roofing and haydite concrete roof deck slabs. Supply and install new steel decking and sloped to drain roofing system (No new GFA being added to the existing building). Roof area 2A. |
Permit#: 21 111710 Issue: 2021-06-25 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $4,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alterations to remove structural wall. |
Permit#: 21 113161 Issue: 2021-07-02 Permit Type: Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Store Construction Value: $25,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alteration for tenant improvement/fit-out for "Freshly Squeezed" Unit 107 |
Permit#: 23 101064 Issue: 2023-01-26 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $15,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alterations to single family dwelling to construct 1 new pad footing in basement, remove load bearing wall on main floor and replace with new steel beam. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 23 137469 Issue: 2024-02-06 Permit Type: Plumbing Only Building Type: Animal Hospital Construction Value: $485,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Site servicing for a two storey guide dog training facility with one level of underground parking, veterinary clinic, kennels, training rooms/suites and offices. |
Permit#: 23 154479 Issue: 2024-01-29 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $426,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a two-storey single detached dwelling with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, attached garage and covered porch. Repeat Plan #36-01. Selected Options - Elevation A, Standard Layout, Covered Porch, Attached Garage, No Deck. |
Permit#: 23 138390 Issue: 2024-04-09 Permit Type: Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building Building Type: Row or Town House Construction Value: $400,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: REPEAT 23-138283, TBRL2016EN elevation A with 3 bedrooms Construction of a 2 storey Rear Lane Townhome includes partially fin. basement with 2pc bath, double car garage, double car canopy, and 2nd floor rear balcony. Block 104 - unit 5, Elevation A: Options chosen - fin. Basement 3pce Bath. |
Permit#: 13 001792 Issue: 2013-11-11 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $15,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Demolish, construct and remodel interior renovation to the kitchen. Remove and enlarge existing opening to family room, supply and install a new engineered beam. No plumbing or HVAC proposed. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 23 117285 Issue: 2024-01-02 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $536,080 Status: Conditional Permit Description: REPEAT OF PERMIT 23-117018 Lot 126 - Construction of a two storey single detached dwelling with attached garage, covered porch, cold cellar and fireplace. Model Plan #36-03 Elevation B - Option Chosen: side door |
Permit#: 19 000181 Issue: 2019-02-28 Permit Type: Residential (Secondary) Building Building Type: Deck Construction Value: $40,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: New deck incl. covered area (95.32m2) |
Permit#: 22 105758 Issue: 2023-02-09 Permit Type: Accessory Unit in House Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $60,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a new legal basement for two unit dwelling. Enlarging and adding windows and as-built below grade entrance |
Permit#: 23 121101 Permit Type: Industrial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Bldg over 5000 sqft F2 Construction Value: $300,000 Status: Re-submission Required Permit Description: Interior alterations to create new restrooms and eating areas (canteens) on the plant floor in the Final Assembly Bldg - Ford Oakville Complex. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 23 137465 Issue: 2024-04-04 Permit Type: Conditional / Part Building Building Type: Office Multi-Storey Status: Issued Permit Description: Partial permit for all below grade work related to the construction of a dog training facility. |
Permit#: 20 000941 Permit Type: Residential (Secondary) Building Building Type: Deck Construction Value: $5,000 Status: Letter Issued Permit Description: Addition of a deck to the Second Storey with renovation to the existing windows to convert into doorway to allow access - area: 13.32m2 |
Permit#: 24 223879 Permit Type: Building Permit Intake Building Type: Non-Residential Construction Value: $80,000 Status: Online Draft Application Permit Description: Interior alteration to existing space to create new offices |
Permit#: 22 106191 Issue: 2022-04-05 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $50,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Structural and Mechanical (Plumbing): Water Damage Restoration |
Permit#: 21 106803 Issue: 2021-08-04 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $57,270 Status: Issued Permit Description: Basement finish for personal use, above grade side door |
Permit#: 24 162079 Issue: 2024-08-27 Permit Type: Accessory Unit in House Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $35,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Change of use to two unit dwelling Proposed below grade stairwell in rear yard. Enlarge 2 basement windows. Add 1 new basement window. Insulate and convert basement cold room to heated living space. |
Permit#: 23 101855 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $200,000 Status: Under Review Permit Description: REVISION to 23-101855 to include additional floor area with alterations on all levels. Work to include architectural, structural and mechanical. |
Permit#: 22 119620 Issue: 2022-08-03 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $20,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Structural roof repairs due to tree damage. No other changes proposed. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 22 121900 Issue: 2022-09-08 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $60,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Basement finish with bathroom and enlarged windows. |
Permit#: 23 138029 Issue: 2024-04-11 Permit Type: Plumbing Only Building Type: Condominium Apartment Construction Value: $79,000,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Site servicing for the 9 storey residential building. |
Permit#: 21 113345 Issue: 2021-07-22 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $508,035 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Repeat of Model BG42-1 - Donessle. This lot is Elev. "A", 4-BR with cold cellar, attached garage and covered porch. |
Permit#: 24 223055 Issue: 2024-12-12 Permit Type: Demolition Building Type: Warehouse F2 Status: Issued Permit Description: Demolition of a above-grade single-storey and no basement auxiliary building at Ford Assembly Complex. |
Permit#: 21 113326 Issue: 2021-07-22 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $590,155 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Repeat of Model BG42-3_Brentwood. This lot is Elev. "B" - 5 Bdrm Plan with cold cellar, attached garage, covered porch, and rear deck. |
Permit#: 24 214631 Permit Type: Accessory Unit in House Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $37,324 Status: Under Review Permit Description: Accessory Dwelling Unit: Basement apartment in single storey house with existing side entrance. Add 2 new and enlarge 2 existing windows. Convert basement cold room to new heated living space. Relocate basement owners laundry to main floor. |
Permit#: 13 000383 Issue: 2019-07-26 Permit Type: Authority to Occupy Building Type: Condominium Apartment Status: Issued Permit Description: Proposed occupancy of suite #209, 210, 211, 212, Ground and Second floor common areas and ground floor central core. |
Permit#: 21 132163 Issue: 2022-02-10 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $70,000 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of 2nd storey addition above existing 1 storey dwelling. Replacement of existing front porch and interior alteration to basement floor and ground floor. |
Permit#: 21 133704 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $150,000 Status: Re-submission Required Permit Description: Basement finish for personal use. |
Permit#: 24 212184 Issue: 2024-09-06 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Semi-Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $10,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Demolition of existing 17.9 sqm rear sunroom addition as per Town order and reinstatement of existing rear wall (doors, facade). No HVAC changes are proposed. |
Permit#: 18 001545 Issue: 2019-03-06 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Issued Permit Description: Revision to Permit - Modifications to main floor plan layout and window/door placement on side and rear elevations |
Permit#: 20 002354 Issue: 2021-03-16 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $491,820 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of two storey single detached dwelling, Model 38-01, This Lot is Elev. "B", with attached garage, covered porch, 9ft unfinished basement. Options: Rear Deck |
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Dataset
This dataset contains active building permits issued by the Building Services of the Town of Oakville. Each record includes key information such as permit number, permit type, permit status, issue date, work description, and property address. This dataset is linked to the Oakville address point dataset and can be connected with other datasets like zoning, inspections, and service requests for a complete view of ongoing construction activity in Oakville.
Dataset Information
| Subject | Landuse and Development |
| Jurisdiction | Building Services, Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |