City of Toronto Launches AI Pre-Check with Clariti to Speed Up Housing Approvals

Toronto is taking a forward-thinking step with its new AI-powered Building Permit Application Pre-Check, designed to deliver instant feedback on missing documents and code issues. This should streamline the residential permit approval process and help the city move toward its ambitious target of 285,000 new homes by 2031. As someone who’s spent years guiding clients through every twist and turn of Toronto’s real estate landscape, I know how delays in permitting can affect everything from a first-time buyer’s move-in date to a family’s plans for more space. It’s encouraging to see the city embracing technology to bring more efficiency—and hopefully a smoother path for everyone looking to call Toronto home.