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Building permits on Balsam Ave

The City of Toronto has 457 building permits on record for Balsam Ave, going back to 1989. Those permits created 19 homes and removed 16, a net change of +3. Declared construction value totals $24.9M. The most recent permit was issued Jul 31, 2026 at 34 Balsam Ave.

Permits on record
4571989–2026
Declared construction value
$24.9Mas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
19dwelling units
Homes removed
16net +3

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Building Permit Related(PS)97 · 21%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)61 · 13%
  • Multiple Projects54 · 12%
  • Interior Alterations30 · 7%
  • Building Permit Related (DR)30 · 7%
  • Unknown25 · 5%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)21 · 5%
  • New Building19 · 4%
  • Demolition19 · 4%
  • Addition(s)12 · 3%
  • Pool Fence Enclosure10 · 2%
  • Deck9 · 2%

Structures worked on

  • SFD - Detached344 · 75%
  • SFD - Semi-Detached33 · 7%
  • Unknown25 · 5%
  • Converted House15 · 3%
  • Apartment Building12 · 3%
  • Duplex12 · 3%
  • Elementary School7 · 2%
  • Triplex2 · 0%
  • Other2 · 0%
  • 3+ Unit - Detached2 · 0%
  • Open Public Swimming Pool1 · 0%
  • Multiple Unit Building1 · 0%

Most recent permits

Issued Work What was filed Value Status
Jul 31, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) Revision to - expansion of existing system to serve additional basement area that has been expanded to include previously unexcavated areas. Revised ductwork layout in basement to inlcude this additional space and revised layout.HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rea Open
Jul 29, 2026 Multiple Projects Revision 1: including: expanded scope of basement underpinning to include unexcavated areas, revised basement layout, new ground floor framing to replace existing, Relocated skylights at main floor and second floor, raised ceiling to create coffered ceiling in primary bedroom.Proposal for multiple p Open
Jun 8, 2026 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) Back water valve installation Closed
Apr 21, 2026 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning). Closed
Apr 21, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects (second storey rear addition, rear yard deck, interior alterations and basement underpinning). Open
Feb 25, 2026 Other(BA) Preposal of removal and replacement of exterior staircase to front entry of St. Denis Catholic Elementary School that includes retaining walls. $300K Open
Dec 10, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) Open
Oct 30, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for existing vestibule will be removed. A new vestibule will be reconstructed on existing footprint, with a proposed walkout basement stair access off the west wall (beside existing deck). Open
Oct 14, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations Open
Oct 14, 2025 Multiple Projects Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations $750K Open
Oct 14, 2025 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal to construct extended front entry and infill additions to ground floor with second and third floor additions, interior alterations Open
Aug 20, 2025 Garage Demolish portion of the semi-detached garage $1K Closed
Aug 6, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. Closed
Jul 23, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. Closed
Jun 13, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) REVISION 1: Interior renovation to The main floor kitchen and 3rd floor layout of the existing three storey dwelling.HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. Closed
Jun 11, 2025 Interior Alterations REV 01 - Underpinning of existing basement.Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. Closed
Jun 4, 2025 Multiple Projects Proposed Enclose existing porch, new front porch. New rear addition. Washroom and laundry reconfigurations. $100K Open
Mar 14, 2025 Multiple Projects Proposal for a porch enclosure, new front porch, rear addition and interior alterations to the existing single family detached dwelling. $100K Closed
Mar 12, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the main floor kitchen and third floor layout. Closed
Jan 2, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. Open
Nov 7, 2024 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) Proposal to install a back water valve Closed
Oct 25, 2024 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites Closed
Oct 25, 2024 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites Closed
Oct 25, 2024 Interior Alterations Interior alterations on the second floor to create 2 additional secondary suites for a total of 8 suites $175K Closed
Sep 16, 2024 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) BWV Closed
Jul 19, 2024 Fire Alarm Proposal to replace existing Fire Alarm Panel. $10K Closed
Jun 17, 2024 Multiple Projects Proposal for existing vestibule will be removed. A new vestibule will be reconstructed on existing footprint, with a proposed walkout basement stair access off the west wall (beside existing deck). $10K Open
May 15, 2024 Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) Proposal to install a back flow prevention device $5K Closed
Apr 22, 2024 Interior Alterations Proposal for ground floor renovation $197K Closed
Nov 8, 2023 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. Closed
Nov 8, 2023 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. Open
Nov 8, 2023 New Building PROPOSED: Construct new three storey detached house with integral garage, balconies, decks, associated landscaping. $3.0M New build
Oct 31, 2023 Demolition PROPOSED: Demolish Existing Single Family detached house. Demolition
Oct 24, 2023 Building Permit Related(MS) Revision 01 - revision to ductworkHVAC - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. Closed
Aug 3, 2023 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) Backwater valve installation Closed
Jul 12, 2023 New Building Revision 01 - Interior alterations to basement, second and third floorsTo demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three storey dwelling - Part 1 New build
Jun 8, 2023 Interior Alterations Existing Sunroom Alteration $10K Closed
May 23, 2023 Building Permit Related (DR) Proposed Drain & Back flow Water Valve and sump pumpDrain - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. Closed
May 23, 2023 Multiple Projects Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. $850K Closed
May 23, 2023 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed third floor addition, new rear single storey addition, interior alterations throughout. Closed

The 40 most recent of 457 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
457
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
STR-707