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title: Kaslo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Kaslo?"
place: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
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# Kaslo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

**Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Kaslo?

**Short answer:** In Kaslo, a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping needs no building permit; larger sheds, garages and carports do. An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. Zoning rules still apply.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer (RDCK fees; Village planning report $90).  
**How long:** The RDCK says turnaround for completed applications is currently about 6 to 8 weeks; check for the current time.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as shown on the Village website; confirm by phone))
- Phone: RDCK Inspection Line, 250-352-8155
- Email: RDCK building department, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping and does not create a hazard does not need a building permit. Larger ones do. Zoning rules still apply.
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Buildings less than 10m2 (~100 SF) building area that are NOT used for sleeping accommodation, or that do not create a hazard, are exempt from a building permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** Yes, unless under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The Village's accessory building checklist lists carports and garages. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.
  - Source: [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This checklist is for buildings associated with a primary dwelling on the property" … "If a suite or dwelling is proposed above a garage, use the "Single Family Dwelling" checklist."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning limits:** Unless a zone sets its own: accessory buildings may be up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey; setbacks front 7.5 m, rear 1.2 m, side 1.2 m, exterior side 4.5 m. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.1.1, 8.1.4](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "no accessory building or structure shall be located within a front yard or closer to the front lot line than the principal dwelling in a Residential zone" … "Maximum Height 6.0 m" … "Maximum Lot Coverage 40%"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, s. 5.2
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
  - Official wording: "5.1. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES"
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Kaslo's building permits are issued under the [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf), and the Village's accessory building checklist explains the exemption.

- **Shed or other accessory building:** no building permit if under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft), not used for sleeping, and not creating a hazard. Larger ones need a permit.
- **Deck:** an unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.
- **Garage or carport:** a permit is needed unless it is under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The checklist lists carports and garages, and says open post-and-beam carports may need engineering. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.

## Zoning limits

Unless a zone sets its own rules, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) allows accessory buildings up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey, with setbacks of 7.5 m front, 1.2 m rear, 1.2 m side and 4.5 m exterior side. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%. Other zones, such as R-2 mobile home parks, set their own standards.

## Steps

1. Check the size, use and location of the building against the limits above.
2. If a permit is needed, use the Village's accessory building checklist on the [Building Permits page](https://www.kaslo.ca/p/building-permits).
3. Drop the application at the Village Office or email buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/)

## Related questions

- [Kaslo building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md)
- [Kaslo building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kaslo zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kaslo fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fence-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://villageofkaslo2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files&currentFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=KASLO_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building_KASLO-REVISED%20March%2010%2C%202025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/15785/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo](https://kaslo.civicweb.net/document/16424/) (read 2026-11-08)

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