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New builds in Kitchener

As of October 31, 2026, 101 new builds permits were issued in Kitchener in the last 30 days, up 44% on the same period last year, worth $82M where the city publishes a value. 49 landed this week. New houses, townhouses, apartment buildings and commercial buildings. They open work for excavation, framing, roofing, rough-in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall, finishes, landscaping.

This week
49
permits issued
Last 30 days
101
▲ 44% vs last year
Open now
768
active permits
May need a GC
11
no builder listed, 30 days
Builders on record
31
last 12 months

Open now = issued and not closed out. Values are the city's own estimates where published.

Month by month

2025-10: 702025-11: 492025-12: 132026-01: 282026-02: 262026-03: 542026-04: 92026-05: 232026-06: 612026-07: 412026-08: 542026-09: 322026-10: 104

2025-10 70 · 2025-11 49 · 2025-12 13 · 2026-01 28 · 2026-02 26 · 2026-03 54 · 2026-04 9 · 2026-05 23 · 2026-06 61 · 2026-07 41 · 2026-08 54 · 2026-09 32 · 2026-10 104. The current month is partial.

Job types nearby

Job typeLast 30 days
New builds101

Busiest areas

AreaLast 30 days
Rosenberg83
Laurentian West4
Doon South4
Stanley Park3
Kw Hospital1
King East1
Northward1
Pioneer Park1
Rosemount1
Huron South1

Landed recently

JobAreaValueIssuedBuilderScore
New build · Single Detached DwellingRosenberg$568k2026-10-29on record 70
New build · Single Detached DwellingRosenberg$684k2026-10-29on record 80
New build · Single Detached DwellingRosenberg$400k2026-10-29on record 66
New build · Single Detached DwellingRosenberg$568k2026-10-29on record 70
New build · Duplex Dwelling (2 dwelling units)Rosenberg$791k2026-10-29on record 70
New build · Rowhouse / TownhouseRosenberg$375k2026-10-29on record 66
New build · Rowhouse / TownhouseRosenberg$290k2026-10-29on record 66
New build · Rowhouse / TownhouseRosenberg$270k2026-10-29on record 66

Street addresses, builder names and phones are for members. Get on the list or open the app.

Who's building in Kitchener? 31 builders pulled permits here in the last 12 months. See who's pulling the permits → · This month's Radar Report →

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Questions

How many building permits were issued in Kitchener in the last 30 days?As of October 31, 2026, 101, up 44% on the same period last year.
How often is this updated?Kitchener refreshes daily. New permits appear the morning they land; members get them by text at 6 AM.
Can I see who pulled a permit?Where Kitchener publishes the builder, members see the name and, often, the phone. Jobs with no builder listed may still need a general contractor.
Working in Kitchener? Before you bid: Ontario contractor licensing · Ontario holdback and prompt payment · GST/HST for contractors · WSIB construction coverage — from the GoBuild guides.