What will it cost to build in the GTA?
Indicative 2026 hard-cost ranges for the Greater Toronto Area by building type, and a quick budget check for your project before you commit to a number.
- Hard construction cost
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- Soft costs (25%)
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- Contingency (10%)
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Indicative only, not a cost estimate. Hard-cost ranges: Altus Group, 2026 Canadian Cost Guide, Greater Toronto Area, used with permission. Above-grade building with foundations only; excludes parking, site development, land, GST/HST, financing, escalation and the impact of pending tariffs. Every project differs; get a project-specific estimate before you set a budget.
GTA hard-cost ranges by building type, 2026
Low to high, Canadian dollars per square foot. Select any row to load it into the budget check.
Source: Altus Group, 2026 Canadian Cost Guide, Greater Toronto Area hard costs, used with permission. Data centres are not covered by the guide and are not shown.
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