Edmonton Building Permits Data and Maps

The dataset covers approximately 231,000 permits from Edmonton, reflecting development patterns across more than a decade. It captures everything from small-scale home improvements to multi-million-dollar commercial and residential builds.

Home improvement projects are the most common, making up nearly a quarter of all permits. Residential construction remains dominant, with permits for single and semi-detached housing together accounting for over one-third of total activity. Commercial work—such as office buildings, shops, and restaurants—forms a smaller but steady share of permits.

When it comes to building types, single detached houses alone represent 61% of all permits, followed by garages and semi-detached homes. Higher-density housing, including apartments and condos, makes up only a small fraction of total permits, underscoring Edmonton’s continued emphasis on low-density development during this period.

In terms of construction value, nearly half of permits fall under $100K, highlighting the scale of minor renovations and home improvements. Mid-range projects between $200K–$400K are also common, while permits over $1M account for only 2% of the total. Activity is consistent year-to-year, with peaks in 2014, 2015, and 2024, and continued momentum in 2025.

Neighbourhoods such as Chappelle, Summerside, and Laurel stand out for their rapid growth, with thousands of permits each. Busy streets including 80 Avenue NW, 170 Street NW, and Jasper Avenue NW also show higher concentrations of permits, reflecting both residential expansion and commercial development along key corridors.

Taken together, this dataset provides a comprehensive picture of Edmonton’s building activity, revealing not only where growth is happening but also what types of projects dominate the city’s evolving urban landscape.

Statistics

This dataset includes over 231,000 building permits issued in Edmonton across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. It spans more than a decade of activity and highlights trends in permit type, construction value, building use, neighbourhood distribution, and yearly volumes. The data offers a detailed view of how Edmonton’s housing and commercial landscape has evolved, with strong residential activity complemented by steady commercial growth.

Permit Types

Home improvement permits lead the way, with about 54,000 records (23%). New residential construction—single, semi-detached, and row housing—follows at 42,000 permits (18%). Other common categories include miscellaneous buildings (16%) and commercial final approvals (15%). Smaller but notable groups include house combinations (15%) and accessory buildings like garages and sheds (6%). Commercial foundations, demolitions, and structural framing together make up less than 1% of permits.

Building Types

The vast majority of permits are tied to single detached houses, with nearly 141,000 records (61%). Detached garages account for about 9%, and semi-detached homes another 8%. Smaller shares are seen in offices, retail shops, and row houses (each 2–3%). Multi-unit residential like apartments and condos represent less than 2% combined, showing Edmonton’s focus on lower-density housing during this period.

Work Types

New builds dominate the dataset, with roughly 97,000 permits (42%) across categories. Interior alterations are also significant at nearly 39,000 permits (17%), while attached decks make up around 5%. Demolitions appear in about 9,700 permits (4%). Smaller categories include additions, foundations, and suite conversions, each under 2% of total permits.

Construction Values

Most permits are for projects under $100K, with nearly 105,000 records (45%). Another 13% fall between $200K–$300K, and 9% in the $300K–$400K range. Higher-value projects over $1M are rare (about 2%), underscoring that the majority of activity is in smaller-scale residential improvements and mid-sized housing builds.

Temporal Trends

Permit activity is spread relatively evenly year-to-year. Peaks occurred in 2024 (17,600 permits) and earlier years like 2014 and 2015 (around 15,000 each). More recent years like 2021–2023 also hover near 14–15,000 annually. The 2025 year-to-date figure is over 12,000, suggesting continued strong momentum. Activity has been fairly stable over the past decade, with only moderate swings year to year.

Geographic Distribution

Growth is concentrated in suburban neighbourhoods. Chappelle (7,000 permits), Summerside (6,200), and Laurel (5,600) lead the city. Other fast-growing areas include Walker, Windermere, Secord, and McConachie. By streets, high activity is seen along 80 Avenue NW, 170 Street NW, and Jasper Avenue NW, each with more than 1,000 permits. This pattern reflects Edmonton’s outward residential expansion balanced by ongoing commercial work along major corridors.

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Dataset

This dashboard highlights more than 231,000 building permits issued in Edmonton across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. It provides insights into permit categories, building types, work scopes, construction values, neighbourhood distribution, and year-over-year trends. Use the filters to explore where construction activity is concentrated and what types of projects are shaping the city’s growth.

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