Issued Permits

Each week, Council reviews recently issued building and repair permits, and the latest lists are posted here for quick access.

Residential Building Permits Dashboard

The Residential Building Permits Dashboard offers residents, developers, and other interested parties access to up-to-date data on approved permits, while enhancing transparency around timelines for obtaining permits for new builds, renovations, and additions.

New Housing Construction

July 1-Sept 30, 2025

Applications Submitted 68

Permit Approvals Issued 32

Average # of Working Days to Issue 11

Oct 1-Dec 31, 2025

Applications Submitted 37

Permit Approvals Issued 27

Average # of Working Days to Issue 14

Extensions/Renovations

July 1-Sept 30, 2025

Applications Submitted 149

Permit Approvals Issued 105

Average # of Working Days to Issue 9

Oct 1-Dec 31, 2025

Applications Submitted 91

Permit Approvals Issued 70

Average # of Working Days to Issue 11

Contact Us

Permit Counter
John J. Murphy building (City Hall Annex), third floor
P.O. Box 908 St. John's, NL A1C 5M2
Call: 709-576-8565
Email: permits@stjohns.ca 

Stay in Touch

Sign up to receive information from the City of St. John's directly to your inbox. Check out the various categories of general news, and emergency notifications.

Sign Up Today!