Street · 644 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Cowan Ave
The City of Toronto has 270 building permits on record for Cowan Ave, going back to 1988. Those permits created 33 homes and removed 4, a net change of +29. Declared construction value totals $5.7M. Half of the 240 permits issued here came through within 10 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 21, 2026 at 108 Cowan Ave.
- Permits on record
- 2701988–2026
- Declared construction value
- $5.7Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 33dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 4net +29
- Typical wait
- 10 days17 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- R100.0% of permits · by-law 10.10
- In detached-house zones
- 0.0%38.0% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 265of 270 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Cowan 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.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
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Looking for one address on Cowan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Multiple Projects | REVISION-01: walkout on side of dwellingProposal for basement underpinning and finish the basement | — | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for front addition, a front porch, a rear deck, and basement underpinning to existing two-storey detached house to add a secondary suite in the basement | — | Open |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to legalize use as an apartment building with 9 units total, add a 3 P.C. washroom, relocate 3 P.C. washroom, add 3- second storey egress, interior alterations to entry to basement & 1 stair landing. | $100K | Open |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to legalize use as an apartment building with 9 units total, add a 3 P.C. washroom, relocate 3 P.C. washroom, add 3- second storey egress, interior alterations to entry to basement & 1 stair landing. | — | Open |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior alterations to an exsiting apartment building to legalize 3 additional units located in the basement (units D E and F ) and a new entrance. total units from 6 to 9. | — | Closed |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Other(BA) | Interior alterations to an exsiting apartment building to legalize 3 additional units located in the basement (units D E and F ) and a new entrance. total units from 6 to 9. | $100K | Closed |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to enclose existing front porch, underpinning, create a secondary suite, rear deck, and interior alterations throughout dwelling | $300K | Open |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Replacement of existing columns in basement | $50K | Open |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Underpinning of existing basement, new exterior basement entrance, interior alteration of basement to create a secondary suite. | — | Open |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Underpinning of existing basement, new exterior basement entrance, interior alteration of basement to create a secondary suite. | — | Open |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Underpinning of existing basement, new exterior basement entrance, interior alteration of basement to create a secondary suite. | $125K | Open |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | — | Closed |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | $125K | Closed |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | — | Closed |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning and finish the basement | — | Open |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for basement underpinning and finish the basement | — | Open |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | — | Closed |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | $125K | Closed |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations, underpinning, new basement entrance to create a secondary suite. | — | Closed |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to remove load-bearing wall. | — | Open |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to remove load-bearing wall. | $20K | Open |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Garage | Revision: changes to garage materials and window size | — | Open |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Accessory Building(s) | Proposal to install stairs and railing ontop of garage roof. | $5K | Open |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish existing 3 storey rooming house, subject to BCA 15.9 order | — | Demolition |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish existing 3 storey rooming house, subject to BCA 15.9 order | — | Demolition |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Proposed installation of backwater valve. | — | Closed |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Fire Damage | Proposal for Fire Damage Restoration of Rear Balcony and Brick | — | Open |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Porch | Rebuild front porch to exact dimensions as existing. | $25K | Closed |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Interior Alterations | Proposal to install a exterior stair and new entry. | $8K | Closed |
| May 6, 2025 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Installation of a backwater valve | — | Closed |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding | Proposal to restore steeple. | $100K | Open |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Porch | Rebuild front porch to exact dimensions as existing. | $25K | Closed |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV01: Proposed revision to completely replace the drawings and calculations.HVAC - Proposed basement underpinning in existing converted 3 dwelling units. | — | Open |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Porch | Rebuild front porch to exact dimensions of existing | $25K | Closed |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to reconstruct the existing front porch, repair to second storey balcony and create an additional (separate) entrance to the second floor apartment. Conversion of existing SFD to Duplex. | $70K | Open |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed garage renovation. Raise ceiling height and roof, provide insulation and replace windows and doors. | — | Open |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposed garage renovation. Raise ceiling height and roof, provide insulation and replace windows and doors. | — | Open |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Garage | Proposed garage renovation.Raise ceiling height and roof, provide insulation and replace windows and doors. | — | Closed |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Interior Alterations | REVISION 2 - minor changes to the interior layout, 2nd and 3rd floor balconies at the front of the building. See also 21 165898 ZZC and 21 176332 MV.Proposal for interior alterations for existing 3 unit detached dwelling. | — | Open |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations in the basement to add a 3rd dwelling unit, in the existing semi dwelling. | $75K | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 270 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 Cowan Ave with a permit on record · 96
- 5 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2016
- 6 Cowan Ave7 permits · to 2013
- 7 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 8 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 10 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 11 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 12 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 13 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 14 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1990
- 15 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 16 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 17 Cowan Ave11 permits · to 2018
- 18 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2005
- 19 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2025
- 20 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2008
- 21 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 23 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 24 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 25 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2021
- 26 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2011
- 27 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2014
- 28 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 30 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1994
- 31 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2017
- 35 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 36 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2003
- 38 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2011
- 40 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2017
- 44 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 45 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2009
- 46 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2018
- 47 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 49 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 53 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 54 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2024
- 55 Cowan Ave6 permits · to 2015
- 57 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1999
- 58 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2006
- 61 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2022
- 62 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2026
- 63 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2023
- 65 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 66 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 67 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 69 Cowan Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 70 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 71 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2007
- 73 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2017
- 74 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2020
- 75 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 90 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 91 Cowan Ave5 permits · to 2022
- 93 Cowan Ave8 permits · to 2018
- 94 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 95 Cowan Ave5 permits · to 2024
- 100 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2004
- 102 Cowan Ave6 permits · to 2021
- 104 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 106 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 108 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 109 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2019
- 111 Cowan Ave9 permits · to 2026
- 113 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 115 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2002
- 117 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 119 Cowan Ave5 permits · to 2020
- 123 Cowan Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 125 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 127 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 129 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 133 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2020
- 135 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 140 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2025
- 145 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 151 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 153 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 155 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 156 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 157 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 158 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 159 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1994
- 160 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 163 Cowan Ave6 permits · to 2022
- 164 Cowan Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 165 Cowan Ave6 permits · to 2014
- 167 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2014
- 176 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 183 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 185 Cowan Ave9 permits · to 2026
- 186 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1997
- 189 Cowan Ave7 permits · to 2024
- 191 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 195 Cowan Ave4 permits · to 2020
- 201 Cowan Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 207 Cowan Ave6 permits · to 2026
- 220 Cowan Ave1 permit · to 1999