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Oakville Building Permits

This dashboard provides an overview of roughly 16,300 building permits issued in Oakville between 2018 and 2025. It includes information on permit types, building categories, construction values, project status, and locations by street. Use the filters to explore how development activity is distributed across time, neighbourhoods, and construction types.

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Total Records
16.31KK
Permit Type
Residential Dwelling (New/Add) Building
Building Type
Single Family Detached Dwelling
Work Type
New Const.
Key Takeaways
  • Residential leads — over 70% of all permits are for single-family homes, townhouses, or condos.
  • Single-family homes dominate, with more than 8,500 permits, far surpassing other categories.
  • Mid-value projects are most common, with 25% of permits falling between $100K and $500K.
  • Strong yearly activity, peaking in 2023 with 2,600 permits, and 2025 already off to a fast start.
  • Development hotspots include Rebecca Street, Lakeshore Rd W, and Sixth Line, highlighting areas of concentrated growth.

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Summary

This dataset covers roughly 16,300 building permits issued in Oakville across a wide range of construction activity. It spans residential and commercial projects, permit types, work categories, and construction values, offering a clear snapshot of development activity in the town over the past several years.

Permit Types

Permit Type
Residential permits dominate, with new or altered dwellings making up the majority. Detached residential buildings lead at about 2,400 permits (15%), followed by townhouses (1,500, 9%) and residential alterations/improvements (1,400, 9%). Secondary units, accessory units, and plumbing-only permits each add several hundred more. Commercial, institutional, and industrial projects appear but represent a much smaller share, typically under 5% each.

Building Types

Building Type
Single-family homes make up over half of all permits (about 8,500, or 52%), far exceeding any other building type. Townhouses contribute another 2,600 (16%). Smaller shares come from secondary structures like decks (about 430) and condominium apartments (roughly 300). Offices, stores, and restaurants each account for under 2% of permits, indicating a construction market overwhelmingly centered on residential development.

Work Types

Work Type
New construction is the largest activity type, with nearly 5,900 permits (36%). Alterations and improvements follow closely at 4,300 (27%). Additions and demolitions are each around 950–980 permits, or about 6% apiece. Mechanical work like furnace and A/C installs account for about 570 permits (3.5%). Other categories such as site servicing and temporary buildings are present but minor in comparison.

Construction Values

Construction Value
Permit values cover a broad spectrum. The most common cost bracket is $100K–$500K, at just over 4,000 permits (25%). Mid-range projects between $10K and $50K (3,400 permits, 21%) are also frequent. High-value projects above $500K total around 3,100 (19%), while over 980 projects exceed $1M (6%). Small jobs under $10K still make up over 1,200 permits combined.

Statuses

Status
More than half of permits are closed (8,200, 51%), while another 5,500 (34%) are currently issued. Conditional permits make up 1,270 (8%). A smaller set fall into categories like resubmission, review, or revoked status, each under 2%. This distribution shows most applications proceed smoothly through the process, with relatively few cancellations.

Temporal Trends

Folder Year
Permit activity has been steady across recent years, with the busiest periods between 2019 and 2024, each year contributing around 2,000–2,600 permits. The peak year was 2023 (2,600 permits, 16%), while early data for 2025 already shows over 1,000 permits, suggesting continued strong activity.

Geographic Distribution

Street Name
Permits are most common on Rebecca Street (about 200), Lakeshore Rd W (190), and Sixth Line (190). Other corridors like Speers Rd, Post Rd, and Bristol Circle also see elevated levels, reflecting development along Oakville’s major streets and growth areas. Infill and redevelopment are visible across both established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions.

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Full AddressPermit NumberFolder NumberIssue DatePermit TypeBuilding TypeConstruction ValueStatusPermit Description
245 Vance Drive2025 119088 000 00 BDP2025-08-16House - Part 9 - Detached House53000IssuedInterior alterations to existing two-storey dwelling. Basement: new gym and laundry room, removal of fireplace, interior walls, and window enlargement. First floor: reconfigured kitchen, new office and mudroom, new garage access with door and steps. Second floor: new master ensuite and additional plumbing fixtures in existing bathroom. No GFA added.
25 Lambert Common25 1136992025 113699 000 00 BDP2025-08-20no current use - New ConstructionAccessory structure25000IssuedNew construction of two accessory buildings
2501 Third Line Unit A25 1128522025 112852 000 00 BDP2025-08-20RETAIL - Alteration/repair OR Alteration/finish to an existing buildingStores (Health)10000IssuedShoppers Drug Mart security gates install. No GFA added.
158 Dornie Road25 1137242025 113724 000 00 BDP2025-08-16Residential - New ConstructionAccessory structure495000IssuedNew one (1) storey Accessory Apartment in the backyard. No change to the existing main house. ASHRAE based HVAC design.
3317 Wolverine Path2025 121151 000 00 BDP2025-08-27House - Part 9 - Detached House633871IssuedRepeat of 25-113153 - Construction of a new two storey single detached dwelling. Model - C38A Brookdale Corner - Elevation FR: 4bdrm with attached garage. Options: The Next Step, Third Bath, Raised Ceiling in Primary Bedroom. GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM. 2024 Building Code.
76 Barringham Drive2025 119332 000 00 BDP2025-08-27House - Part 9 - Detached House20000IssuedAddition of two (2) new skylights over existing great room and existing breakfast area.
148 Herald Avenue2025 119086 000 00 BDP2025-08-27House - Part 9 - Detached House30000IssuedDemolition of single detached dwelling. Demo credit used on 25-109893.
523 Tipperton Crescent25 1166182025 116618 000 00 BDP2025-08-19SFD - Alteration/repair OR Alteration/finish to an existing buildingHouse - Part 9 - Detached House400000IssuedInterior alterations to existing basement, main floor and second storey. Addition of a window in basement and addition of a new ensuite on second storey.
2475 Old Bronte Rd20 0018722020 001872 0AO 04 AO2025-08-27Authority to OccupyRental ApartmentClosedAO4: Prkg 1 - spots R1-R19, Stair D; Prkg 2 - areas P201 - P203, P210, P208; spots R20-R99, R100-R110 Stairs D&E; Prkg 3 - areas P301-P305; spots R111-R133 Stairs D&E - see application list, further details
3203 Wolverine Path2025 119350 000 00 BDP2025-08-15House - Part 9 - Detached House639036IssuedRepeat of 25-113153 - Construction of a new two storey single detached dwelling. Model - C38A Brookdale Corner - Elevation EM: 4bdrm with attached garage. Options: Enclosed Home Office/Den, Third Bath. GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM. 2024 Building Code.
499 Great Lakes Boulevard25 1168312025 116831 000 00 BDP2025-08-28Industrial - Alteration/repair OR Alteration/finish to an existing building40000IssuedInterior alteration to existing industrial building to construct new exit corridor. No GFA added.
1073 Wheat Boom Drive25 1053192025 105319 000 00 BDP2025-08-27n/a - New ConstructionHouse - Part 9 - Town House542402.3IssuedNew two dwelling unit, three storey townhouse. Blk 34, Unit 3 - Repeat of #25-105317 Model L2006 Elev B. Two bedroom in each unit, with unfinished bsmt, attached garage, covered porch, terrace and balcony unfinished basement, attached garage, covered porches, No Options.
3079 Trafalgar Rd21 1362502021 136250 0AO 02 AO2025-08-29Authority to OccupyCondominium ApartmentClosedAO2: Level 2 party room, A207 and WC, A208 (See drawing A202.4) Level 11-20 all suites, excluding hoist suites (1109, 1209, 1309, 1409, 1509, 1609, 1709, 1809, 1909, 2009) (see drawing A208.4A)
3227 Neyagawa Boulevard2025 118623 000 00 BDP2025-08-23House - Part 9 - Town House30000IssuedInterior alteration to legalize finished basement for personal use with new below grade entrance, and enlargement of two (2) windows and one (1) new proposed window. Convert cold cellar into heated living space. No bedrooms are noted.
424 Golden Oak Drive25 1106312025 110631 000 00 BDP2025-08-21SINGLE DWELLING UNIT - Alteration/repair OR Alteration/finish to an existing buiHouse - Part 9 - Detached House60000IssuedAccessory Dwelling Unit: Basement apartment in existing two (2) storey home. Add one (1) new and enlarge two (2) existing basement windows. Basement entrance using existing below grade side entrance.
1079 Wheat Boom Drive25 1053562025 105356 000 00 BDP2025-08-27n/a - New ConstructionHouse - Part 9 - Town House540102.3IssuedNew two dwelling unit, three storey townhouse. Blk 34, Unit 6 - Model L2007E Elev B. Two bedroom in each unit, with unfinished bsmt, attached garage, covered porch, terrace and balcony unfinished basement, attached garage, covered porches, No Options.
162 Charles Bray Crescent25 1109182025 110918 000 00 BDP2025-08-16vacant land - New ConstructionHouse - Part 9 - Detached House505000IssuedModel 50-02, elev. A, B, C: Construction of a 2 storey single dwelling 4 bed, 3.5 bath, attached garage, covered porch, partially fin. bsmt foyer, cold cellar with bathroom rough-in, rear WOB deck or no deck. Model opts: partially fin bsmt w/Rec rms/bath; fireplace plan; and 2nd floor plan w/laundry. Lot 6 opts: Elev A, part. fin.bsmt w/Rec rms/bath and fireplace plan.
1077 Wheat Boom Drive25 1053552025 105355 000 00 BDP2025-08-27n/a - New ConstructionHouse - Part 9 - Town House542402.3IssuedNew two dwelling unit, three storey townhouse. Blk 34, Unit 5 - Repeat of #25-105317 Model L2006 Elev B. Two bedroom in each unit, with unfinished bsmt, attached garage, covered porch, terrace and balcony unfinished basement, attached garage, covered porches, No Options.
2385 Bluestream Drive2025 119593 000 00 BDP2025-08-21Accessory structure12000IssuedEnlarging the existing Deck on rear yard of the existing two storey dwelling.
1230 Maverick Way2025 120987 000 00 BDP2025-08-27House - Part 9 - Detached House499721IssuedRepeat of 25-108189 - Construction of a new two storey single detached dwelling. Model - F34A The Barnett - Elevation CR: 4bdrm with attached garage and covered porch. Options: Walkout Deck. GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEM. 2024 Building Code.
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About This Dataset

This dataset covers approximately 16,300 permits reflecting construction and development activity in Oakville. The records span residential and commercial sectors, showing a town heavily focused on housing growth while still supporting a smaller stream of institutional, industrial, and retail projects.

Residential construction dominates, with single-family homes making up more than half of all permits. Townhouses and condominium units follow, while offices, restaurants, and retail stores account for only a small portion. Work types are split between new construction and alterations, with additions, demolitions, and mechanical work also significant. Construction values are spread across a wide range, though the bulk of projects fall between $100K and $500K.

Geographically, activity is concentrated along major streets such as Rebecca Street, Lakeshore Road W, and Sixth Line, reflecting infill development in established areas as well as expansion in newer subdivisions. Permit volumes have remained consistently strong across the past seven years, peaking in 2023 with over 2,600 permits, and early 2025 already shows substantial activity.

Overall, the dataset provides a comprehensive look at Oakville’s development trends, showing a community experiencing steady residential growth with diverse project types and investment levels.

Dataset Information

SubjectLanduse and Development
JurisdictionBuilding Services, Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data ProviderTown of Oakville
Sourcehttps://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/
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