General Contractor permits in Toronto, ON
71,895 general contractor permits on record in Toronto — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Toronto
General Contractor in Toronto — by the numbers
26,338
Permits in the last 12 months
28 days
Median application → issue
$75,000
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~28days before it's issued. TradeHound surfaces permits at application — weeks before the work starts and before most contractors know the job exists.
Most active areas (12 months)
Common questions
How many permits involving general contractor work were filed in Toronto in the last 12 months?
26,338 permits involving general contractor work were filed in Toronto over the last 12 months, based on official city records updated every morning.
How long does a permit with general contractor work take to be issued in Toronto?
Based on the last 24 months of permits, the median time from application to issue in Toronto is 28 days.
What is the typical project value on Toronto permits with general contractor work?
The median construction value reported on Toronto permits involving general contractor work is $75,000 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.
Which Toronto areas have the most general contractor permits?
Over the last 12 months, the most active areas are M6H (692 permits), M4L (560 permits), M6P (550 permits).