What Is a Property History Report?

A property history report compiles publicly available municipal and provincial records, building permits, zoning classification, environmental risk indicators, and assessment context, into a single structured document for a specific residential address.

What It Contains

Property Proof reports include permit timelines with open/closed/expired status, zoning context under the applicable municipal bylaw, flood hazard classification from provincial mapping, fire protection proximity, sewer infrastructure context, and assessment data such as year built and lot size.

Who Uses It

Home buyers use property history reports as pre-offer due diligence. Realtors include them with listings to signal transparency. Lawyers and lenders reference the records during closing review.

How It Differs From an Inspection

A home inspection assesses current physical condition. A property history report documents what has happened to the property over time. The two complement each other, neither replaces the other.