Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Harrison Hot Springs?

Harrison Hot Springs, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

Two sets of rules apply in Harrison Hot Springs: the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 decides if you need a building permit, and the Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 sets size and setbacks.

• Shed: no building permit if it is a single-storey detached accessory building up to 20 m² (215 sq ft), not used as a residence, including after any addition. Larger ones need a permit.
• Deck: no permit if the total deck area is 20 m² (215 sq ft) or less, including any addition. The bylaw sets no height threshold. Larger decks fall under the general rule for construction valued at $2,000 or more.
• Garage or carport: the building bylaw does not name garages or carports in its exemptions. A detached accessory building over 20 m², or other construction valued at $2,000 or more, needs a permit. A garage or carport attached to the main building is treated as part of it in zoning.

Zoning limits

• Accessory buildings in residential zones R-1 to R-4: at most 2 buildings or structures, 5 m high.
• R-1 setbacks: front 15 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 7.5 m. Other zones differ.
• Where a coach house is built, total accessory floor area including it cannot exceed 90 m².
• A swimming pool, spa or hot tub must be at least 15 m from the front lot line and outside side and rear setbacks.
• Lot coverage is 40% in R-1 and R-2.

Steps

1. Check your zone and setbacks with the Village Office (604-796-2171).
2. If a permit is needed, apply to the FVRD (building@fvrd.bc.ca, 604-702-5016).

Good to know

• The R-1 setback table was read from extracted text; confirm the figures with the Village before you build.