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Toronto building permit status.
Toronto has separate City services for building permits, zoning reviews and planning applications. Choose what you filed and go to the right one.
Important, up front: the City's status site covers active permits 10 years old or less, plus permits closed or cancelled for no more than one month. Older permits will not appear there.
Inputs
Result
Choose what you filed to see the right City service.
Why closing a permit matters
The City says property owners must schedule a final inspection when a project is complete to close the permit, and that open permits may impede future real estate transactions or complicate later permit applications. A status check is a sensible step before buying or selling.
Not sure what a status means?
The City provides a Building Permit Status Glossary from the same page; use it rather than guessing from the wording.
Sources
- City of Toronto: Building Permit Application & Inspection Status (Retrieved October 2026)
- City of Toronto: Application Information Centre (Retrieved October 2026)
- City of Toronto: Building Permits (Retrieved October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I check Toronto building permit status?
Use the City's Building Permit Application & Inspection Status search, linked above.
How current is the status information?
The City says information is updated as of the previous business day.
What is the Application Information Centre?
The City's service for active Community Planning, Committee of Adjustment and Toronto Local Appeal Body applications. It is separate from building permits.
Will a 15-year-old permit show up?
The City says the status site holds active permits 10 years old or less from the application date, so likely not. Ask the City for older records.
Guide only — not an official lookup
Status shown by the City is the only authoritative record. This page does not query any government or municipal system and is not affiliated with one; nothing you type is transmitted anywhere. Always confirm on the official service linked above.