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Renovation Permit Intelligence for Real Estate Investors & REITs

Track renovation activity, permit density, and market trends across Canadian housing markets to inform acquisition and development decisions.

40+ Canadian cities 1.2M+ permit records 4,300+ contractor profiles Updated weekly
Permit Records
1.2M+
Canadian municipalities
Contractor Profiles
4,300+
With contact information
Cities Covered
40+
Across all provinces
Data Freshness
Weekly
New permits added every week

Who This Is For

Real estate investors, REITs, private equity firms, and developers tracking renovation-driven value creation.

How Real Estate Investors Use RenoIntel

→Map permit density by neighbourhood to identify renovation-active markets
→Track new home build permit trends as leading indicators of market growth
→Monitor basement suite permit activity as a proxy for densification trends
→Identify high-renovation-activity FSAs for targeted acquisition strategies
For Real Estate Investors
Access Canadian contractor permit data
Over 1.2 million permit records across 40+ Canadian municipalities with neighbourhood-level permit density mapping. Start with a free sample data download — no credit card required.
Get Data Access →
Know a Homeowner?
Send them to RenoPlanner for renovation quotes
RenoPlanner connects homeowners with vetted renovation contractors and provides free renovation cost estimates across Canada.
Visit RenoPlanner →

Related Permit Categories

Basement Finishing Permits
Toronto · ~3,680 permits/yr
Home Addition Permits
Toronto · ~2,208 permits/yr
New Home Build Permits
Toronto · ~2,576 permits/yr

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TorontoMississaugaBramptonHamiltonOttawaLondonKitchenerWaterlooCambridgeMarkhamVaughanRichmond HillBurlingtonOakvilleBarrieGuelph

Frequently Asked Questions

How do real estate investors use renovation permit data?

Map permit density by neighbourhood to identify renovation-active markets. Track new home build permit trends as leading indicators of market growth. RenoIntel updates permit records weekly from municipal permit offices across 40+ Canadian cities.

What cities does RenoIntel cover?

RenoIntel covers 40+ Canadian municipalities including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Brampton, Mississauga, Barrie, Guelph, Kingston, and more. New cities are added regularly as permit data becomes available.

How current is the permit data?

RenoIntel syncs with municipal permit offices weekly. New permits filed within the past 7 days appear in the platform, giving you early access to project leads before competitors learn about them through traditional channels.

Can I get a sample before subscribing?

Yes — RenoIntel offers a free sample data download at renointel.ca/sample-data. The sample includes permit records, contractor contact information, and category breakdowns for your target city.