Resources and Links

Please take some time to browse through the helpful resources and links we've provided below.

Building, Renovating & Maintaining

Energy Efficiency Incentives for Homeowners
City of Toronto Website

Estimating & Budget Guide
Typical Costs of Residential Construction and Home Remodelling, Courtesy of Baker Street Home Inspectors

Ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home in Southern Ontario (2022) (.pdf format)
Provided by Carson & Dunlop & Assoc.

FAQ: Underground Oil Tanks
Provided by the The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
For inquiries, please visit their website at www.tssa.org or call toll-free line 1-877-682-TSSA (8772)

Aetna Pest Control
Pest control, termite inspections, and online pest library

Vermiculite Insulation and Asbestos (.pdf format)
Canadian Real Estate Association brochure, published June 2007

City of Toronto: Planning & Development
City of Toronto

City of Toronto Development Applications Status Web Site
Building Permit Status Search

"Residential Character Preservation Guidelines For House Renovations, Additions & In-Fill Development In The Community Of Leaside" (.pdf format)
Developed by: City of Toronto Urban Development Services, City Planning Division In Consultation with: The Leaside Character Preservation Advisory Committee

Belyea Bros. Heating & Cooling
"Experts in Heating & Cooling Older Toronto Homes"

Property Tax Assessment Resources

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC):

Your Government

The City of Toronto

City of Toronto - Office of the Mayor

City of Toronto Wards Map - Find the Ward you live in!

The City of Toronto - 311
311 provides residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to non-emergency City services, programs and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 311 can offer assistance in more than 180 languages.

Elections Ontario - Find your Electoral District!

Leaside Residents Association (formerly Leaside Property-Owners' Association)

South Eglinton Davisville Residents' Association (SEDRA)

Danforth East Community Association (DECA)

FoNTRA (Federation of North Toronto Residents' Associations)
Comprised of over 30 residents’ associations, which are located in the City of Toronto generally between Bloor Street and Sheppard Avenue, and between the Don Valley Parkway and Bathurst Street.