Active Renovation Permits
18,000+
City of Vancouver, trailing 12 months
Kitchen Permits / Year
~4,100
Interior renovation category
Bathroom Permits / Year
~5,100
Interior renovation category
Avg Declared Value
Highest
In Canada, per permit
About Vancouver's Renovation Market
Metro Vancouver has the highest average declared permit value in Canada — a reflection of elevated construction costs and the premium nature of renovation work in the market. The City of Vancouver, Burnaby, and North Vancouver are the core volume drivers. Bathroom and kitchen permits dominate, and addition permit volumes are growing with densification policy changes.
Active Permit Volume by Category — Vancouver
| Renovation Category | Est. Annual Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Renovation | ~4,100 | 23% |
| Bathroom Renovation | ~5,100 | 28% |
| Home Addition | ~2,200 | 12% |
| Basement Finishing | ~2,400 | 13% |
| Exterior / Roofing | ~2,500 | 14% |
| Mechanical / HVAC | ~1,600 | 9% |
Metro Vancouver has the highest average declared permit value nationally. Declared values are self-reported and typically understated.
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