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Retail Store building permits in Toronto

The City of Toronto has 36,062 building permits on retail store structures on record for Toronto, going back to 1973. Those permits created 2,583 homes and removed 30, a net change of +2,553. Declared construction value totals $4.0B. The most recent permit was applied for Sep 10, 2026 at 25 The West Mall.

Permits on record
36,0621973–2026
Declared construction value
$4.0Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
2,583dwelling units
Homes removed
30net +2,553

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Interior Alterations11,524 · 32%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)8,954 · 25%
  • Building Permit Related(PS)7,751 · 21%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)1,378 · 4%
  • Alteration to Existing Building672 · 2%
  • Other(BA)569 · 2%
  • Building Permit Related(FS)508 · 1%
  • Multiple Projects495 · 1%
  • New Building442 · 1%
  • Demolition315 · 1%
  • Addition(s)297 · 1%
  • Sprinklers288 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • Retail Store36,062 · 100%

Most recent permits

Issued Address Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 10, 2026 25 The West Mall Building Permit Related(PS) REV 01: Revision to permit for structural modifications to the storefront and revisions to the interior layoutPlumbing - Interior alteration that includes mechanical, electrical & plumbing work (Unit 1015A) Open
Sep 10, 2026 4771 Yonge St Interior Alterations REVISION 3 - to add an egress door in the Produce Prep as per building inspector' direction (REFER TO ATTACHED SUMMARY OF CHANGES FOR REVISION SCOPE). Arch, M/E to suit changesProposal for interior alterations to an existing retail grocery store for new tenant - "No Frills" Open
Sep 10, 2026 2359-2395 FINCH AVE W Interior Alterations Proposed Interior Alteration To A New Retail store $30K Open
Sep 10, 2026 25 The West Mall Interior Alterations REV 01: Revision to permit for structural modifications to the storefront and revisions to the interior layoutInterior alteration that includes mechanical, electrical & plumbing work (Unit 1015A) Open
Sep 10, 2026 199 Bay St Interior Alterations Demolition of the previous tenant layout and construction of a new tenant space - unit V104 $486K Open
Sep 10, 2026 25 The West Mall Building Permit Related(MS) REV 01: Revision to permit for structural modifications to the storefront and revisions to the interior layoutHVAC - Interior alteration that includes mechanical, electrical & plumbing work (Unit 1015A) Open
Sep 9, 2026 2790 Dundas St W Interior Alterations Interior alterations to convert a laundromat to a grocery store and main floor store front alterations $100K Open
Sep 9, 2026 3401 Dufferin St Garage Repair/Reconstruction Parkade F Podium Deck Rehabilitation $200K Open
Sep 8, 2026 1090 Don Mills Rd Interior Alterations Interior alterations to a retail space - Unit M6A - Crock A Doodle $25K Open
Sep 8, 2026 300 Borough Dr Interior Alterations Revision-01: Structural revision, storefrontProposal for interior alterations to existing retail unit for new tenant - "Bailey Nelson" Open
Sep 8, 2026 315 Spadina Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for Interior Alteration - Tenant Fit-Out Open
Sep 8, 2026 3401 Dufferin St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. Open
Sep 8, 2026 1090 Don Mills Rd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior alterations to a retail space - Unit M6A - Crock A Doodle Open
Sep 8, 2026 3401 Dufferin St Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. $6.5M Open
Sep 8, 2026 3401 Dufferin St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. Open
Sep 8, 2026 315 Spadina Ave Interior Alterations Proposal for Interior Alteration - Tenant Fit-Out $300K Open
Sep 8, 2026 50 Bloor St W Sprinklers Proposal to modify the sprinklers - "Holt Renfrew" $5K Open
Sep 4, 2026 1128 Yonge St Interior Alterations Interior alteration including associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. $80K Open
Sep 4, 2026 2437 Finch Ave W Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing office to a dessert shop. Open
Sep 4, 2026 2437 Finch Ave W Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing office to a dessert shop. $30K Open
Sep 3, 2026 4771 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) REVISION 2 - to add an egress door in the Produce Prep as per building inspector' direction (REFER TO ATTACHED SUMMARY OF CHANGES FOR REVISION SCOPE). Arch, M/E to suit changesPlumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing retail grocery store for new tenant - "No Frills" Closed
Sep 3, 2026 4771 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) REVISION 2 - to add an egress door in the Produce Prep as per building inspector' direction (REFER TO ATTACHED SUMMARY OF CHANGES FOR REVISION SCOPE). Arch, M/E to suit changesHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing retail grocery store for new tenant - "No Frills" Closed
Sep 2, 2026 100 Front St W Interior Alterations Interior renovation of the retail corridor off of the east entrance at the lobby level. $1K Open
Sep 2, 2026 85 Laird Dr Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL UNIT FOR NEW HEALTHY PLANET GROCERY STORE Open
Sep 2, 2026 85 Laird Dr Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL UNIT FOR NEW HEALTHY PLANET GROCERY STORE Open
Sep 2, 2026 220 Yonge St Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations for minor alteration within an existing retail unit inside Toronto Eaton Centre $20K Open
Sep 2, 2026 85 Laird Dr Interior Alterations PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL UNIT FOR NEW HEALTHY PLANET GROCERY STORE $575K Open
Sep 2, 2026 2962-2966 DANFORTH AVE Other(PS) PROPOSED PLUMBING PERMIT FOR PROPOSED GROCERY STORE $7K Open
Sep 2, 2026 2045 CODLIN CRES Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations to convert existing office (located inside the convenience store) into vape store with proposed exterior door. $50K Open
Sep 2, 2026 686 Queen St W New Building REVISION - as per the attached Cover LetterProposal to construct a new two story retail bulding. New build
Sep 2, 2026 3401 Dufferin St Interior Alterations Revision No.1:Proposed interior alteration to existing retail space for jewelry store use. Open
Sep 1, 2026 300 Borough Dr Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Landlord work - HBC Interior fit-out demolition - shell condition - stripping interior of building back to a white box, shell. Removal of all interior items as indicated on architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings submitted as part of demolition permit application. Open
Sep 1, 2026 100 King St W Sprinklers Proposal for sprinkler alteration $9K Open
Sep 1, 2026 401 Parliament St Fire Damage Proposed Fire Damage Restoration - BLD & HVA - To restore the unit to pre-loss conditions, complete removal and replacement of the unit interior finishes will be required. Selective removal and replacement of the fire damaged floor joists shall be conducted. Following the reinstallation of the floor Open
Sep 1, 2026 300 Borough Dr Interior Demolition Landlord work - HBC Interior fit-out demolition - shell condition - stripping interior of building back to a white box, shell. Removal of all interior items as indicated on architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings submitted as part of demolition permit application. Demolition
Sep 1, 2026 199 Bay St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Demolition of the previous tenant layout and construction of a new tenant space - unit V104 Open
Sep 1, 2026 3450-3452 DANFORTH AVE Other(BA) Proposed Puzzle Car Parking in the rear yard. $10K Open
Sep 1, 2026 401 Parliament St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed Fire Damage Restoration - BLD & HVA - To restore the unit to pre-loss conditions, complete removal and replacement of the unit interior finishes will be required. Selective removal and replacement of the fire damaged floor joists shall be conducted. Following the reinstallation of th Open
Sep 1, 2026 199 Bay St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Demolition of the previous tenant layout and construction of a new tenant space - unit V104 Open
Sep 1, 2026 300 Borough Dr Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Landlord work - HBC Interior fit-out demolition - shell condition - stripping interior of building back to a white box, shell. Removal of all interior items as indicated on architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings submitted as part of demolition permit application. Open

The 40 most recent of 36,062 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
36,062
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
STC-631