October 2026: 300 permits in Kitchener, up 42%

Kitchener issued 300 building permits in October 2026, up 42% on the same month a year earlier (212), worth $105M where the city publishes a value, creating 345 new dwelling units. 15 different builders pulled permits. The month isn't over; figures update daily.

By job type

Job type	Oct	Year before
Addition alteration	128	98
New build	104	70
Commercial fitout	30	17
Sign	12	11
Demolition	11	2
Plumbing	9	7
Pool	4	4
Hvac	2	2
Fire safety	0	1

Busiest areas

Area	Permits
Rosenberg	94
Laurentian West	14
Doon South	10
Forest Heights	9
Vanier	9
Pioneer Park	8
Alpine	7
Stanley Park	7

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Cite as: GoBuild Radar Report No. 2026-10, Kitchener, October 2026. https://radar.gobuild.ca/report/kitchener/2026-10