Construction Permits in Willowdale West, Toronto: 199 in Twelve Months
The City of Toronto issued 199 construction permits in Willowdale West from August 2025 to July 2026, up 38% on the twelve months before, which ranks it 22 of the 72 Toronto neighbourhoods with 100 or more.
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Construction permits in Willowdale West
| Measure | Willowdale West |
|---|---|
| Permits issued, August 2025 to July 2026 | 199 |
| The twelve months before | 144 |
| Change | +38% |
| May to July 2026 | 0 |
| Rank among 72 busy neighbourhoods | 22 of 72 |
| Building type | Permits |
|---|---|
| Residential | 173 |
| Commercial | 20 |
| Institutional | 5 |
Most of it is homes: renovations, additions, laneway and garden suites and some new builds, where the homeowner or a renovation contractor decides.
The busiest neighbourhoods, plus Willowdale West. Read October 9, 2026.
Neighbourhoods with similar activity
| Neighbourhood | Permits | Largest type |
|---|---|---|
| High Park-Swansea | 205 | residential |
| Birchcliffe-Cliffside | 203 | residential |
| Mimico-Queensway | 202 | residential |
| Danforth East York | 197 | residential |
| Junction-Wallace Emerson | 191 | residential |
| Trinity-Bellwoods | 187 | residential |
Selling into Willowdale West
Toronto is Builtie's founding market and its deepest data: each permit is matched to the builder, the design team and the trades already credited on the job, with a verified decision maker on most active files. Trades: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Mechanical, Drywall, Flooring, Tile, Cabinetry and Millwork, Countertops, Painting, Windows, Doors and Glazing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Willowdale West, Toronto?
199 from August 2025 to July 2026, against 144 in the twelve months before, read October 9, 2026.
What kind of construction is happening in Willowdale West?
residential, 173 permits; commercial, 20 permits; institutional, 5 permits. Most of it is homes: renovations, additions, laneway and garden suites and some new builds, where the homeowner or a renovation contractor decides.
How do I find construction projects in Willowdale West before they are awarded?
Builtie reads the City of Toronto's permits, estimates each project's stage, and shows the ones still in your trade's award window with the builder and a verified decision maker.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.