Street · 682 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Elm Ave
The City of Toronto has 255 building permits on record for Elm Ave, going back to 1997. Those permits created 5 homes and removed 3, a net change of +2. Declared construction value totals $17.9M. Half of the 241 permits issued here came through within 21 days of the application. The most recent permit was applied for Aug 18, 2026 at 20 Elm Ave.
- Permits on record
- 2551997–2026
- Declared construction value
- $17.9Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 5dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 3net +2
- Typical wait
- 21 days6 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- RD100.0% of permits · by-law 10.20
- In detached-house zones
- 100.0%62.0% above the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 253of 255 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Elm 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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Highland Ave219 permits
South Dr195 permits
Looking for one address on Elm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposed underpinning | — | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Underpinning | Proposed underpinning. | $100K | Open |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | To erect and display one non illuminated wall sign.***LO FAMILY STUDIO THEATRE*** | — | Open |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Alternative Solution | Alternative solution - The following is provided to meet the Functional and Objective Statements of the OBC: 1)Sentence 3.3.2.13.(1) permits a single riser in a Group A, Division 2 occupancy used for serving food and beverages, where the riser is not less than 900 mm in width, is illuminated at all | — | Closed |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Addition(s) | REV 01: Revisions to reframing at existing 10 Elm roof due to Existing Condition Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 2384 | — | Open |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Garage | Proposed alteration to existing detached garage to increase roof height. | $20K | Open |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Other(BA) | Proposal to add a small pre-fabricated security guard kiosk over a concrete slab on grade. | $40K | Open |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 WALL SIGN + 1 GROUND SIGN IN THE SHAPE OF THE LETTERS "BH" WITH SIGN COPY ON THE SPINE OF THE B.**KAREN L JURJEVICH INNOVATION CENTRE & STUDIO THEATRE** | — | Closed |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations to part of the first floor of an existing three storey residential building to the existing roof over bedroom with skylight to be removed and replaced, new lintel for new window added to the renovated bathroom. | $100K | Closed |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Certified Tents | INSTALL CERTIFIED TENT IN PARKING LOT ON MAY 28TH. REMOVE MAY 30TH. TENT TO BE USED TO COVER SCHOOL REUNION DINNER. CERT 14-240261 | — | Closed |
| May 24, 2024 | Certified Tents | Installation of 30' x 75' Tent (Cert# 14-219348), anchored with water barrels. Installation May 30/24. Removal June 2/24. | — | Closed |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Sprinklers | proposal for installing overhead wet sprinkler system in a new addition to an existing building | $390K | Closed |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) | Replace Backflow device (DCVA) to existing student housing | $1K | Closed |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to alter the existing second floor terrace of Unit 1 by constructing a glass sunroom enclosure. Construct an ancillary building (carport for the existing 2 parking spaces), partially below-grade, in the west side yard. Alter existing building brick corner on the garage on the west si | — | Closed |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - One storey rear addition (8.07 sq. m.) to a existing single family dwelling, new breezeway (13.86 sq. m.), new rear dormer (4.24 sq. m.), interior alterations (221.02 sq. m. total). | — | Closed |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Garage | REVISION 01: Proposal to construct new 3 car detached garage at rear of existing 3 Unit Single Family Dwelling, work also includes changes to rear yard landscaping | — | Open |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Temporary Structures | Proposal to install a temporary structure (stage) at Branksome Hall, West Campus. Install date Sep 21, 2023 and tear down Sep 23, 2023 | — | Closed |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Multiple Projects | One storey rear addition (8.07 sq. m.) to a existing single family dwelling, new breezeway (13.86 sq. m.), new rear dormer (4.24 sq. m.), interior alterations (221.02 sq. m. total). | $1.0M | Open |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - One storey rear addition (8.07 sq. m.) to a existing single family dwelling, new breezeway (13.86 sq. m.), new rear dormer (4.24 sq. m.), interior alterations (221.02 sq. m. total). | — | Closed |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Addition(s) | Structural alterations to the exterior wall at the southwest corner of the existing gymnasium building and to add an accessory structure (open to sky, replacemnet swift habitat) over an existing concrete sidewalk - Branksome Hall Private Junior School | $100K | Closed |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to alter the existing second floor terrace of Unit 1 by constructing a glass sunroom enclosure. Construct an ancillary building (carport for the existing 2 parking spaces), partially below-grade, in the west side yard. Alter existing building brick corner on the garage on the west side | $100K | Closed |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Building Permit Related (DR) | REVISION - revise sanitary lines and drain piping in the boiler room. revise storm lines, install 2 backwater valves across bolier room floor drainsDrain - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theat | — | Open |
| May 23, 2023 | Interior Alterations | Proposed new Load Bearing Wall Removal. | $20K | Closed |
| May 19, 2023 | Other Temporary Tents | Installation of one 30' X 75' temporary tent at Branksome Hall anchored with water barrels. Install is proposed for June 1, 2023 and removal is proposed for June 3, 2023. | — | Closed |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct 3 car garage with garden suite at rear | — | Open |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct 3 car garage with garden suite at rear | — | Open |
| Mar 10, 2023 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Proposal to construct 3 car garage | $500K | Open |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Underpinning | Underpinning at existing foundation of a single family home to facilitate a lower basement floor | $100K | Closed |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Underpinning at existing foundation of a single family home to facilitate a lower basement floor | — | Closed |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Multiple Projects | Proposal for structural changes for the previously mentioned interior alterations. | — | Closed |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Inside and Outside Drains | Drain - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 238487 STE 11 MV. | $100K | Open |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 238487 STE 11 MV. | — | Closed |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 238487 STE 11 MV. | — | Closed |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Non-Certified Portables | Removal of existing 52m2 outdoor structure, regrade to blend in to surrrounding slope, install new 52m2 wood deck perched above grade on helical piles in same location as the existing. | $300K | Open |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Multiple Projects | Rev 03 - Framing changes at rear flat roof & study floor. Steps & landings at east side instead of raised deckRevision 02 - reconfigure basement bathrooms in dwelling unit, replace existing brick pier at front of basement with new steel post | — | Closed |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Partial Permit - Shoring | Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 238487 STE 11 MV.**** See Also 22-197788 BLD 00 BA | — | Closed |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Interior Alterations | Proposal to demolish a existing 3 storey portion fronting onto Mount Pleasant road. | $1.0M | Closed |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the enclosed staicase to the covered walkway and install structural support of walkway | — | Demolition |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the East Campus of an existing 3 storey private school (JK-12) - Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre, "Branksome Hall"See also 19 235027 STE 11 SA, 21 142781 ZPR and 21 238487 STE 11 MV.**** See Also 22-197788 BLD 00 BA and | — | Open |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Interior Alterations | Minor interior alterations to an existing single family home. Including - Second Fl- New Ensuite layout, W.I.C., Laundry, Closet | $100K | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 255 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 Elm Ave with a permit on record · 47
- 1 Elm Ave4 permits · to 2012
- 2 Elm Ave14 permits · to 2023
- 3 Elm Ave10 permits · to 2025
- 4 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2016
- 5 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 6 Elm Ave21 permits · to 2026
- 7 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 8 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 9 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 10 Elm Ave53 permits · to 2026
- 11 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2009
- 14 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 16 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 17 Elm Ave6 permits · to 2015
- 18 Elm Ave8 permits · to 2023
- 19 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2018
- 20 Elm Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 21 Elm Ave13 permits · to 2016
- 23 Elm Ave9 permits · to 2020
- 24 Elm Ave3 permits · to 2007
- 26 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2012
- 30 Elm Ave10 permits · to 2018
- 37 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 45 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 46 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 49 Elm Ave4 permits · to 2002
- 50 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2002
- 52 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 54 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 57 Elm Ave5 permits · to 2023
- 58 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2024
- 61 Elm Ave4 permits · to 2000
- 74 Elm Ave8 permits · to 2017
- 76 Elm Ave4 permits · to 2015
- 77 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 78 Elm Ave3 permits · to 2014
- 79 Elm Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 80 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 83 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2020
- 88 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2015
- 89 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2003
- 93 Elm Ave7 permits · to 2023
- 98 Elm Ave3 permits · to 2018
- 99 Elm Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 102 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2019
- 104 Elm Ave2 permits · to 2017
- 106 Elm Ave4 permits · to 2007