Building activity in Quinte West was down for the first two months of the year.
Figures released by the city show that there were 51 permits issued in January and February for projects with a combined construction cost of $5.88 million.
That is down from last year in the same period, when 81 permits were issued for projects worth over 9.8 million,
Fewer permits were also issued than in the first two months of 2024, though the value of the work done was higher (63 permits for $3.9 million worth of projects).
February 2026
Permits Issued 18
Construction Value $2,470,000
Building Permit Fee $19,574.86
Permits issued February 2026 – Value greater than $50,000 (not including individual houses, etc…)
Business Other 470 2nd Dug Hill Road – ECONO-MALLS HOLDINGS #25 INC – $250,000
Business Other 764 Old Highway – CRG PROPERTY MAANGEMENT INC – $50,000
Other 17275 Highway 401 – ONT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION – $200,000
Year to Date Building Stats (January 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026)
Permits Issued 51
Construction Value $5,879,000.00
Building Permit Fee $45,205.53
