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Hostel/Shelter building permits in Toronto
The City of Toronto has 540 building permits on hostel/shelter structures on record for Toronto, going back to 1999. Those permits created 83 homes and removed 5, a net change of +78. Declared construction value totals $147.7M. The most recent permit was applied for Aug 24, 2026 at 149 1/2 Stanley Ave.
- Permits on record
- 5401999–2026
- Declared construction value
- $147.7Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 83dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 5net +78
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Most common work
Structures worked on
Most recent permits
| Issued | Address | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 149 1/2 Stanley Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed interior alterations and associated exterior modifications. | — | Open |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 149 1/2 Stanley Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alterations and associated exterior modifications. No increase in GFA, building footprint is unchanged, | $200K | Open |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 280 Augusta Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to re-demise the existing ground floor garages for new staff lounge, hostel lounge, and storage, in addition to new exit corridors and vestibules. Existing storage and break room in basement to be combined for a new luggage storage room. Interior alterations only, no changes to exist | — | Open |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 280 Augusta Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to re-demise the existing ground floor garages for new staff lounge, hostel lounge, and storage, in addition to new exit corridors and vestibules. Existing storage and break room in basement to be combined for a new luggage storage room. Interior alterations only, no changes to e | — | Open |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 280 Augusta Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposal to re-demise the existing ground floor garages for new staff lounge, hostel lounge, and storage, in addition to new exit corridors and vestibules. Existing storage and break room in basement to be combined for a new luggage storage room. Interior alterations only, no changes to existing bui | $100K | Open |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 0 THIRD ST | Partial Permit - Shoring | Part Permit - Proposed 4 - storey municipal shelter with 51 beds and program support space | — | Open |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 184 Spadina Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - NEW 16-STOREY HOTEL BLDG. WITH 250 GUEST SUITES, HOTEL AMENITIES & MECHANICALPENHOUSE ON 3 BELOW-GRADE LEVELS OF SERVICES, HOTEL BOH, BUSINESS & ' work must also be stat6d: ' PERSONAL SEVICES & PARKING | — | Open |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 0 THIRD ST | Inside and Outside Drains | Drain - Proposed 4 - storey municipal shelter with 51 beds and program support space | $26.0M | Open |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1325 Neilson Rd | Other(BA) | Proposed Accessibility upgrades to exterior stairs and ramp. Adjustment to accessible parking space and provision of automatic door hardware to main entrance. | $50K | Open |
| May 13, 2026 | 4222 Kingston Rd | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 01: Revision to permitHVAC - Interior renovation to existing offices and family resouce centre. Modifications to plumbing, HVAC and electrical upgrades. Exterior upgrades and new landscaping. | — | Closed |
| May 4, 2026 | 674 Dundas St W | Other(FS) | Proposal to replace the sprinkler alarm valve, install new backflow on sprinkler line, replace underground fire standpipe line, replace fire pump | $95K | Open |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 160 St George St | Demolition | This application is one of two pertaining to the demolition/deconstruction of two existing buildings located at 160 and 162 St George Street, Toronto, as part of early site preparation for future development by the University of Toronto. 160 St George Street is a three-storey brick residential struc | — | Demolition |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 76 Church St | Special Ventilation System | REV: Proposal for replacement of ecology unit HVAC ducting commercial appliances and commercial kitchenRepair fire suppression system | — | Closed |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad at rear (west) of building | — | Open |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 723 Queen St W | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | — | Open |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 1655 Sheppard Ave W | Fire Alarm | Proposal for fire alarm system upgrade | $10K | Closed |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 169 Spadina Rd | Fire Alarm | Proposed fire alarm replacement. All zoning and field devices to remain unchanged. | $1K | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 209 Carlton St | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior demolition only - the building is not for occupancy until further renovations | $100K | Closed |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 135 Sherbourne St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed demolition of existing wall and kitchnette for the new space | — | Closed |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 135 Sherbourne St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed demolition of existing wall and kitchnette for the new space | — | Closed |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 135 Sherbourne St | Interior Alterations | Proposed demolition of existing wall and kitchnette for the new space | $50K | Closed |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 29 Wilson Park Rd | Fire Alarm | Replacement of fire alarm control panel | $13K | Open |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 78 Springhurst Ave | Other(BA) | Proposed wheelchair accessible ramp. | $10K | Open |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 169 Spadina Rd | Multiple Projects | Proposal for interior and exterior Accessibility Upgrades. | $123K | Open |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Partial Permit - Shoring | Part Permit - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad at rear (west) of building | — | Open |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 4222 Kingston Rd | Multiple Projects | REV01: NEW STAIR DESIGN Proposal for complete accessibility upgrades. | — | Closed |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Site Service | Site Services - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad @ rear (west) of building Drain - | $50K | Open |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | Mechanical - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad @ rear (west) of building HVAC - | — | Open |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad @ rear (west) of building | — | Open |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 996 Woodbine Ave | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Construction of new 4 storey, 6-unit, metal siding Municipal Shelter Building complete with 1 parking pad @ rear (west) of building | — | Open |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 80 Woodlawn Ave E | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations - washroom. | — | Closed |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 80 Woodlawn Ave E | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations - washroom. | — | Closed |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 80 Woodlawn Ave E | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations - washroom. | $150K | Closed |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | Demolition | Demolish existing two storey women'ts shelter | — | Demolition |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 25 Canterbury Pl | Interior Alterations | Revision 02 - Re-issued for permit to remove ¿existing to remain¿ smoke detectors in each of the sleeping rooms.REV: Sprinkler Alterations to existing Fire Sprinkler System for new/ altered ceilings and walls. | — | Closed |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - To demolish the existing two-storey, 60-bed crisis shelter building and construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | — | Open |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | Site Service | Site Services - To demolish the existing two-storey, 60-bed crisis shelter building and construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | $100K | Open |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - To demolish the existing two-storey, 60-bed crisis shelter building and construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | — | Open |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | New Building | Construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | $22.0M | New build |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 723 Queen St W | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - To demolish the existing two-storey, 60-bed crisis shelter building and construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds w/small roof top terrace | — | Open |
The 40 most recent of 540 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.