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Windsor Building Permit Search
See what was built at any Windsor address: what was done, when, and the declared value.
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Beyond building permits, Windsor also has Major projects in the same API, queryable with the same parameters.
/permit/major_projectAbout Windsor Construction Data
Windsor building permits cover all permitted construction activity in the city: new homes and condos, commercial and industrial builds, residential renovations, additions, demolitions, and changes of use. BuildData also tracks major projects for Windsor, available through the same API with the same parameters. BuildData collects and normalizes these records from Windsor’s open data portals on a daily-to-weekly cadence (by dataset), making 176+ Windsor permits searchable through a single REST API.
176+ building permits were issued in Windsor, ON over the past 12 months. Other permits lead by volume. Every record is geocoded and normalized to a consistent schema, so you can query Windsor the same way you query any other Canadian city in the dataset.
Common uses
- Proptech and real estate: track the new development pipeline, spot supply trends before listings hit market
- Insurance: verify construction activity and renovation history at the property level
- Urban planning and research: analyze permit trends by type, neighbourhood, and time period
- Construction and trades: identify new project opportunities as permits are issued across Ontario
Windsor Permits by Type
Breakdown of permit categories over the last two years.
Recent Windsor Building Permits
Latest permits issued in Windsor, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Major Projects in Windsor
Planned and under-construction capital projects, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Building with this? Every Windsor record above is on the API at
/permit?municipality=windsor. See the documentation.
Windsor building permits: FAQ
How do I search Windsor building permits?
Use the search box on this page: type an address, permit number, or contractor and it queries every Windsor permit BuildData holds. Records come from Windsor's own open data, geocoded and normalized.
How do I check the status of a building permit in Windsor?
Search the address above. Each result shows the permit's status, type, issue date, and description as published by Windsor. For an application still in progress, the city's own portal remains the authority.
Are Windsor building permits public record?
Yes. Windsor publishes building permit records as open data, so anyone can look them up. BuildData aggregates, geocodes, and normalizes them so they are searchable in one place instead of one city portal at a time.
How current is Windsor permit data?
BuildData refreshes Windsor permits automatically, so new permits show up within days and go out in the next scheduled feed.
Can I get new Windsor permits sent to me automatically?
Yes. A BuildData feed emails every new Windsor building permit as a spreadsheet each week, with the address, type, value, and date. Add any other cities you sell into. 30-day free trial.
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