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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 $5.8M. The most recent permit was issued Aug 18, 2026 at 185 Cowan Ave.
- Permits on record
- 2701988–2026
- Declared construction value
- $5.8Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 33dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 4net +29
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Most common work
Structures worked on
Most recent permits
| Issued | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for basement underpinning and finish the basement | $50K | Open |
| 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.