Street · 323 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Balsam Ave
The City of Toronto has 457 building permits on record for Balsam Ave, going back to 1989. Those permits created 19 homes and removed 16, a net change of +3. Declared construction value totals $24.9M. Half of the 443 permits issued here came through within 14 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Jul 31, 2026 at 34 Balsam Ave.
- Permits on record
- 4571989–2026
- Declared construction value
- $24.9Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 19dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 16net +3
- Typical wait
- 14 days13 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- R97.9% of permits · by-law 10.10
- In detached-house zones
- 1.6%36.4% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 429of 457 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Balsam Ave fall in, under Zoning By-law 569-2013. These are the City's own category names. This counts permits, not land: it says where the building work happened under which rules, not how the area is carved up. What each zone allows, and what gets built in it.
Minor variances at the Committee of Adjustment
- Applications on record
- 32since 2016
- Approved
- 91.3%0.5% above the city · 23 decided
- Median time to a decision
- 198 days78 days slower than the city
Some projects on Balsam Ave need the Committee of Adjustment to approve a minor variance from the zoning by-law before a building permit can be applied for at all. Where that applies, the committee’s clock runs first and the permit wait above starts only once it has stopped. Back to back, that is about 212 days, not the 14 days the permit figure alone suggests. How variances work, and the approval rates.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
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Looking for one address on Balsam Ave? The address lookup shows every permit filed against a single house or building number.
Most recent permits
| Issued | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision to - expansion of existing system to serve additional basement area that has been expanded to include previously unexcavated areas. Revised ductwork layout in basement to inlcude this additional space and revised layout.HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rea | — | Open |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Revision 1: including: expanded scope of basement underpinning to include unexcavated areas, revised basement layout, new ground floor framing to replace existing, Relocated skylights at main floor and second floor, raised ceiling to create coffered ceiling in primary bedroom.Proposal for multiple p | — | Open |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Back water valve installation | — | Closed |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning). | — | Closed |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning). | — | Open |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Other(BA) | Preposal of removal and replacement of exterior staircase to front entry of St. Denis Catholic Elementary School that includes retaining walls. | $300K | Open |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | — | Open |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for existing vestibule will be removed. A new vestibule will be reconstructed on existing footprint, with a proposed walkout basement stair access off the west wall (beside existing deck). | — | Open |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations | — | Open |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations | $750K | Open |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations | — | Open |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Garage | Demolish portion of the semi-detached garage | $1K | Closed |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. | — | Closed |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. | — | Closed |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REVISION 1: Interior renovation to The main floor kitchen and 3rd floor layout of the existing three storey dwelling.HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. | — | Closed |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Interior Alterations | REV 01 - Underpinning of existing basement.Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. | — | Closed |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. | $100K | Open |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for a porch enclosure, new front porch, rear addition and interior alterations to the existing single family detached dwelling. | $100K | Closed |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. | — | Closed |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. | — | Open |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Proposal to install a back water valve | — | Closed |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites | — | Closed |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites | — | Closed |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites | $175K | Closed |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | BWV | — | Closed |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Fire Alarm | Proposal to replace existing Fire Alarm Panel. | $10K | Closed |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for existing vestibule will be removed. A new vestibule will be reconstructed on existing footprint, with a proposed walkout basement stair access off the west wall (beside existing deck). | $10K | Open |
| May 15, 2024 | Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) | Proposal to install a back flow prevention device | $5K | Closed |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for ground floor renovation | $197K | Closed |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. | — | Closed |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. | — | Open |
| Nov 8, 2023 | New Building | PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. | $3.0M | New build |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Demolition | PROPOSED: Demolish Existing Single Family detached house. | — | Demolition |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 01 - revision to ductworkHVAC - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. | — | Closed |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Backwater valve installation | — | Closed |
| Jul 12, 2023 | New Building | Revision 01 - Interior alterations to basement, second and third floorsTo demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three storey dwelling - Part 1 | — | New build |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Interior Alterations | Existing Sunroom Alteration | $10K | Closed |
| May 23, 2023 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Proposed Drain & Back flow Water Valve and sump pumpDrain - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. | — | Closed |
| May 23, 2023 | Multiple Projects | Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. | $850K | Closed |
| May 23, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. | — | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 457 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.
Every address on Balsam Ave with a permit on record · 121
- 9 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2024
- 10 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2025
- 11 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2021
- 14 Balsam Ave9 permits · to 2023
- 16 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2004
- 17 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 1998
- 18 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 1990
- 20 Balsam Ave12 permits · to 2011
- 21 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2004
- 22 Balsam Ave8 permits · to 2021
- 25 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 26 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2008
- 27 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 28 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 29 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2003
- 30 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 1999
- 31 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2010
- 32 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2019
- 34 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2026
- 37 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 38 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2016
- 39 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2001
- 42 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 43 Balsam Ave13 permits · to 2019
- 44 Balsam Ave10 permits · to 2020
- 45 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2001
- 46 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 47 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2015
- 49 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 50 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 1997
- 51 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 53 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 55 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2014
- 58 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2007
- 59 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 60 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2016
- 62 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 66 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 67 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2026
- 68 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 70 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2022
- 73 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 74 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2002
- 76 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2022
- 77 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2007
- 79 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2026
- 80 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 81 Balsam Ave10 permits · to 2025
- 82 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2011
- 87 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2002
- 88 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2004
- 90 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 93 Balsam Ave10 permits · to 2018
- 95 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2018
- 97 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 98 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2020
- 99 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2011
- 100 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2003
- 103 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 105 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 106 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 107 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2022
- 108 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 109 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2022
- 111 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 112 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2020
- 113 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 115 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2004
- 116 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 117 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2014
- 118 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 119 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2017
- 121 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 124 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2021
- 125 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2013
- 126 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 128 Balsam Ave8 permits · to 2018
- 130 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2020
- 132 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2022
- 142 Balsam Ave9 permits · to 2023
- 144 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2018
- 148 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2005
- 150 Balsam Ave10 permits · to 2025
- 151 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 153 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2023
- 154 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 155 Balsam Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 156 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 161 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 163 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2025
- 166 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 167 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2007
- 171 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 174 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2003
- 176 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2024
- 177 Balsam Ave7 permits · to 2024
- 178 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2024
- 181 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 182 Balsam Ave3 permits · to 2006
- 183 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 184 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2024
- 185 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2002
- 186 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 191 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 192 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 193 Balsam Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 194 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2004
- 199 Balsam Ave4 permits · to 2013
- 200 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 201 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 203 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 205 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 207 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2017
- 209 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 210 Balsam Ave8 permits · to 2025
- 212 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2011
- 213 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 215 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 218 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 220 Balsam Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 221 Balsam Ave2 permits · to 2016