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#: 23 127303 Issue: 2024-08-26 Permit Type: Residential Apartment (New/Add) Building Building Type: Condominium Apartment Construction Value: $66,892,372 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a 9 story residential condominium of 147 residential units with three levels of underground parking. |
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#: 23 137465 Issue: 2024-12-03 Permit Type: Commercial (New/Add) Building Building Type: Multi-Use/Multi-Storey D Construction Value: $49,000,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Two storey guide dog training facility with one level of underground parking, veterinary clinic, kennels, training rooms/suites and offices. |
Permit#: 24 108267 Issue: 2024-05-29 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $573,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a two-storey single detached dwelling with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, attached garage, unfinished basement and covered porch. Repeat Plan #42-04 Selected Options - Elevation C REV, Second Floor 5th Bedroom, Walk-up basement, Deck. |
Permit#: 24 158711 Issue: 2024-10-09 Permit Type: Conditional / Part Building Building Type: Bldg. 5000 sqft or less F2 Construction Value: $194,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Conditional building permit for foundation work only. |
Permit#: 13 000383 Permit Type: Authority to Occupy Building Type: Condominium Apartment Status: Issued Permit Description: Proposed occupancy for Fourth floor east & central core common areas, suite PH02 including private terrace at the terrace level, and suite PH07 Including private terrace at the terrace level |
Permit#: 24 155866 Issue: 2024-09-24 Permit Type: Demolition Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Issued Permit Description: Demolish an existing single storey single family dwelling. Demo credit used on 24-155865. |
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#: 15 000523 Permit Type: Residential (Secondary) Building Building Type: Deck Construction Value: $1,500 Status: Letter Issued Permit Description: New deck in place of exist'g (removed) |
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 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#: 23 110438 Issue: 2024-01-03 Permit Type: Accessory Unit in House Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $17,760 Status: Issued Permit Description: Proposal to convert existing attached garage to accessory unit, with its own dedicated HVAC system. |
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#: 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#: 24 155865 Issue: 2024-09-24 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $1,002,095 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a two (2) storey single family dwelling with, front covered porch, attached garage, finished basement, outdoor kitchen, lanai and mechanical pool room. |
Permit#: 19 002177 Issue: 2020-06-05 Permit Type: Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building Building Type: Row House - Condominium Construction Value: $44,100 Status: Issued Permit Description: Addition of a new barrier free ramp in order to access Block 8 |
Permit#: 23 118585 Issue: 2023-12-14 Permit Type: Commercial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Restaurant A2 30+ persons Construction Value: $100,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alterations to existing space to create new restaurant/event space "CUCCI Restaurant". No gross floor area (GFA) added. |
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#: 20 001514 Permit Type: Tent Building Type: Tent Construction Value: $2,000 Status: Application Confirmed - Awaiting Payment Permit Description: Temporary tent installed by Event Rental Group - Aug 18th to Aug 20th, 2020. 40x60 |
Permit#: 22 109706 Issue: 2022-07-11 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $80,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Interior alterations to main floor of single family detached dwelling. New finished basement area for personal use by homeowner. No GFA added. |
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#: 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#: 20 000260 Issue: 2020-06-22 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $588,300 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of two storey detached dwelling Model 4103 'Nautical;', elevations A, B & C. This lot is elevation C with attached garage, and covered porch. No deck, unfinished basement. |
Permit#: 20 001959 Permit Type: Town House (New/Add/Alt) Building Building Type: Row or Town House Construction Value: $180,000 Status: Open Permit Description: Proposed parking Garage Repairs (Lot E and F) |
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#: 23 101855 Issue: 2023-11-17 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $200,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Addition of a SFD which Includes a partial second storey and addition in the rear yard. New addition of rear yard deck. Basement walk-up and uncovered platform(deck) in the front yard is NOT under this building permit. A separate building permit is required to be obtained for the basement walk-up and uncovered platform (deck) in the front yard. |
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#: 24 212319 Permit Type: Building Permit Intake Building Type: Non-Residential Construction Value: $5,500 Status: Submission Missing Required Information Permit Description: Erect 3-40' x 40' Tents (148.64 m2) in three seperate locations in Oakville on September 20 for a one day event, |
Permit#: 20 000948 Issue: 2021-01-05 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $600,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: New custom two storey single detached dwelling with attached garage and covered porches. Construct new detached pool house |
Permit#: 24 206441 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $1,700,000 Status: Re-submission Required Permit Description: Construction of a proposed two (2) storey residential single family dwelling with an attached 3 car garage, covered front porch and finished basement. |
Permit#: 21 132609 Issue: 2022-08-12 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $1,300,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of a two-storey rear addition to a single detached dwelling with a new attached garage, basement finish, rear covered porch and interior alterations. |
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#: 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#: 20 000948 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Status: Re-submission Under Review Permit Description: REVISION: Removal of window bump-ins on main floor; basement beam updated; and masonry removed from key 2nd floor areas. |
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#: 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#: 24 160844 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $150,000 Status: Re-submission Required Permit Description: Proposed 2 storey addition to an existing detached dwelling proposed underpinning, removal of porch roof and new deck. Furnace relocated. |
Permit#: 22 104087 Issue: 2022-08-14 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $5,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Proposed below-grade entrance in rear yard and one new window. |
Permit#: 23 121066 Issue: 2023-12-19 Permit Type: Industrial (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Bldg over 5000 sqft F1 Construction Value: $8,000,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Reinforcement of 293 Trusses, 52 Truss Cuts, three column reinforcements, column removal, and grillage installation. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 22 119527 Issue: 2022-08-04 Permit Type: Residential (Secondary) Building Building Type: Other Secondary Structure Construction Value: $25,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construction of new pool cabana in rear yard of single family dwelling. No GFA added. |
Permit#: 20 001054 Issue: 2020-08-18 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $64,800 Status: Issued Permit Description: Construct addition of three season sunroom at rear of dwelling. Remove existing deck and construct rear deck and side deck. Removal of load bearing wall between kitchen and dining area. |
Permit#: 21 102757 Issue: 2021-02-16 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (Alt/Imp) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $80,260 Status: Issued Permit Description: Finished basement area for personal use by homeowner. No GFA added. |
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 |
Permit#: 22 131005 Issue: 2022-06-09 Permit Type: Fire Retrofit Building Type: Group Home Construction Value: $10,000 Status: Issued Permit Description: Replacement of existing fire alarm control panel. No other work proposed. No GFA added - Ian Anderson House |
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#: 23 138389 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 23-137730, TBRL2015N elevation A with 4 bedrooms (incl bsmt bdrm) 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 4, Elevation A: Option chosen - fin. Basement Bedroom w/3pce Bath |
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#: 20 001535 Issue: 2020-10-19 Permit Type: Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building Building Type: Single Family Detached Dwelling Construction Value: $757,940 Status: Conditional Permit Description: Construction of two storey detached dwelling, Model 50-2, This Lot Elev. "D Rev.", 4BR, attached garage, and covered porch. No deck, partially finished basement. |
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#: 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. |
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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/ |