{"title":"Township of Langley permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca"},"short_answer":"In the Township of Langley (not the City of Langley) the Building Bylaw requires a permit for all construction and sets no size or height exemption for sheds or decks. Garages and carports also need one. Zoning sets setbacks and height by zone. Call Permits, Licences and Inspections before assuming a small shed is exempt.","aliases":["shed permit township of langley","deck permit langley township","garage permit langley township","carport permit langley township"],"cost":"See the building-permit-fees answer. The fee schedule values a garage or closed accessory at $450 per m² and a carport or open accessory at $200 per m².","how_long":"The Township does not state a processing time.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Permits, Licences and Inspections","value":"604-533-6018"},{"type":"email","label":"Building information","value":"buildinginfo@tol.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Civic Facility (Municipal Hall)","value":"20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (building permit applications accepted 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf"},{"title":"Residential Construction Guide: Additions, Alterations and Accessory Buildings (PDF)","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/resources/building/bulletins-forms-resources/Document-Feed-Building-Forms/PLI---Residential-Construction---Additions,-Alterations-and-Accessory-Buildings.pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 100 Administration (PDF)","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-100-Administration.pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones (PDF)","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-400-Residential-(R,-MH,-FH-and-CRE)-Zones.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Township of Langley building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Township of Langley building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Township of Langley zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning-lookup/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Township of Langley fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fence-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"The Building Bylaw says a permit is required for all construction and sets no shed size threshold. Accessory buildings have their own application checklist and a Declaration of Intended Use.","short":"Yes; no size threshold stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf","title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["A Permit is required for all Construction."]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/residential-building-permits.aspx","title":"Residential Building Permits, Township of Langley","section":"Accessory buildings","quotes":["Building Permit Application Checklist (Residential Accessory Buildings)","Declaration of Intended Use - Accessory"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"No deck height threshold is stated. The Building Bylaw requires a permit for all construction, and the guide says a permit is needed to construct a new building or structure or add to an existing building.","short":"Yes; no height threshold stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf","title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["A Permit is required for all Construction."]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/resources/building/bulletins-forms-resources/Document-Feed-Building-Forms/PLI---Residential-Construction---Additions,-Alterations-and-Accessory-Buildings.pdf","title":"Residential Construction Guide: Additions, Alterations and Accessory Buildings (PDF)","section":"Guide, first page","quotes":["construct a new building or structure","alter, repair, renovate, relocate, or add to an existing building"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"A permit is required (all construction). The fee schedule values 'Garage or Closed Accessory' at $450 per m² and 'Carport or Open Accessory' at $200 per m². Detached garages and coach houses have separate zoning setbacks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf","title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["A Permit is required for all Construction."]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007, No. 4616 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 18, Valuation Schedule","quotes":["Garage or Closed Accessory $450.00 per m2","Carport or Open Accessory $200.00 per m2"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Zone rules vary. In R-1A (front loaded lot): no accessory buildings in the front yard; 1.5 m rear and 1.2 m side setbacks (0.6 m if under 6.0 m²); maximum height 3.75 m; buildings and structures cover up to 35% of the lot (45% with infill housing).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-400-Residential-(R,-MH,-FH-and-CRE)-Zones.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones (PDF)","section":"s. 401.4 1); s. 401.6; s. 401.5 note (1)","quotes":["Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 35% of the lot area.","Accessory buildings and structures that are not dwelling 3.75m","Accessory buildings and structures, including accessory dwelling units and accessory","A minimum rear lot line and side lot line setback of 0.6m is permitted for an accessory"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-100-Administration.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 100 Administration (PDF)","section":"s. 104.15 1)","quotes":["No accessory building or structure shall be erected on any lot unless the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008 No. 4642; Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf","title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["LANGLEY BUILDING BYLAW 2008 NO. 4642"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-100-Administration.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 100 Administration (PDF)","section":"s. 101.1","quotes":["Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Township of Langley (a separate municipality from the City of Langley) requires a permit for all construction under its [Building Bylaw](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf). The bylaw sets no shed size threshold, and we found no exemption for small sheds. No deck height threshold is stated either; the Township's guide says a permit is needed to construct a new building or structure or add to an existing building. A garage or carport also needs a permit. Accessory buildings have their own application checklist and a Declaration of Intended Use.\n\nZoning is separate. Each zone sets its own setbacks, height and coverage.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer) and check its limits in the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-400-Residential-(R,-MH,-FH-and-CRE)-Zones.pdf).\n2. Call Permits, Licences and Inspections (604-533-6018) to check whether your shed or deck needs a permit.\n3. Apply online (see the building-permit answer) with the accessory building checklist.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Example limits for the R-1A zone (front loaded lot) only: no accessory buildings in the front yard; 1.5 m rear and 1.2 m side setbacks (0.6 m if under 6.0 m²); maximum height 3.75 m; buildings and structures cover up to 35% of the lot (45% with infill housing). Other zones differ, so check your own.\n- The fee schedule values a garage or closed accessory building at $450 per m² and a carport or open accessory building at $200 per m². Detached garages and coach houses have separate zoning setbacks.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Langley-Building-Bylaw-(No.-4642).pdf","title":"Langley Building Bylaw 2008, No. 4642 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/resources/building/bulletins-forms-resources/Document-Feed-Building-Forms/PLI---Residential-Construction---Additions,-Alterations-and-Accessory-Buildings.pdf","title":"Residential Construction Guide: Additions, Alterations and Accessory Buildings (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/residential-building-permits.aspx","title":"Residential Building Permits, Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Building-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616).pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007, No. 4616 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-100-Administration.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 100 Administration (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-400-Residential-(R,-MH,-FH-and-CRE)-Zones.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 1987, No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}