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Current & Historic Building Permit Values
City of Hamilton
In 2025, the City of Hamilton reached an estimated $2.30 billion in building permit construction value, marking one of the strongest years in the city’s history and ranking as Hamilton’s second-highest construction year on record, behind only the exceptional 2023 peak. This represents a 47% increase from 2024 and reflects continued momentum in large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial development across the city.
Source: City of Hamilton
Source: City of Hamilton
The Historic Top-5 Building Permit Years
City of Hamilton
All five of the City of Hamilton’s highest‑value building permit years have occurred within the last five years, highlighting sustained development momentum and strong investor confidence in Hamilton’s growth. The city reached a historic peak in 2023, recording $2.55 billion in construction value, the highest ever. This was followed by another exceptionally strong year in 2025, with $2.30 billion, marking the second‑highest total on record.
Source: City of Hamilton
Source: City of Hamilton
Sectoral Building Permits to Date
City of Hamilton
In 2025, the combined industrial and commercial building permit values $368,237,080.
Source: City of Hamilton
Source: City of Hamilton
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