The City of London surpassed $2.2 billion in building permits issued in 2025 — breaking last year’s total with nearly two months still remaining in the year.
As of Nov. 6, more than 3,200 building permits have been issued, enabling the creation of over 4,000 new residential units across the city. The total reflects robust activity in the housing, institutional, industrial, and commercial sectors, solidifying London’s standing as one of Ontario’s fastest-growing urban centres.
“Reaching this milestone is another clear sign of confidence in London’s growth and demonstrates the effectiveness of the measures we introduced to deliver new housing and investment,” said Mayor Josh Morgan. “By continuing to streamline approvals and fast-track housing projects, we’re exceeding our early targets and reinforcing our commitment to build new homes and stronger neighbourhoods for Londoners.”
City officials attribute the record-setting year to ongoing modernization of building and development processes, including faster review timelines, improved customer service, and enhanced collaboration with builders and developers.
“This achievement demonstrates the ongoing success of the City’s efforts to simplify processes and prioritize housing,” said Scott Mathers, Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth. “We’re seeing the results of these initiatives through record permit values and real progress in expanding London’s housing supply.”
The $1 billion mark was surpassed July 1, and the city reached $2.2 billion just four months later. The largest building permits issued since July include:
- 320 King Street – apartment building (446 units)
- 769 Dundas Street – apartment building (213 units)
- 15600 Robyn’s Hill Road – industrial expansion
- 1159 Adelaide Street North – municipal building
- 1000 Upperpoint Avenue – public elementary school
The strong pace of development follows London’s broader success in exceeding its federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) targets for the second consecutive year — part of a coordinated effort to expand housing options and stimulate economic growth.