{"title":"Revelstoke 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/revelstoke","name":"Revelstoke","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":"City of Revelstoke","url":"https://www.revelstoke.ca"},"short_answer":"In Revelstoke a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² does not need a building permit unless it creates a hazard; at 10 m² or more it does. Garages and carports are not exempt. The bylaw sets no deck exemption, so expect a permit and confirm low decks with Building Services.","aliases":["shed permit revelstoke","deck permit revelstoke","garage permit revelstoke","carport permit revelstoke","accessory building revelstoke"],"cost":"$126 base fee plus $11 per $1,000 of value. The fee schedule values decks and accessory buildings at $349.70 per m², carports $489.58 and garages $559.52 (Fees and Charges Bylaw).","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Services","value":"250-837-3637"},{"type":"email","label":"Building Services","value":"building@revelstoke.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Building Services","value":"City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Permit Application package (PDF)","url":"https://www.revelstoke.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5084/CoR-Building-Permit-Application-Package"},{"title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF)","url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (PDF), section 5.1","url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Revelstoke building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Revelstoke building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Revelstoke fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Revelstoke zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/sicamous","name":"Sicamous","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/enderby","name":"Enderby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nakusp","name":"Nakusp","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/armstrong","name":"Armstrong","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/spallumcheen","name":"Spallumcheen","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/golden","name":"Golden","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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":"A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² of building area does not need a building permit unless it creates a hazard. At 10 m² or more, a building permit is required.","short":"No if under 10 m², no hazard","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Building Bylaw s. 3.3(b), 7.1","quotes":["b) an accessory building with a building area of less than 10 square metres unless the","building creates a hazard;","constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"The Building Bylaw sets no deck height or size threshold and lists no deck exemption. A deck is a construction that is not landscaping or paving, so a permit is expected; the City fee schedule has a deck rate. Confirm low decks with Building Services (building@revelstoke.ca).","short":"Yes; no height or size exemption stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Building Bylaw s. 7.1 and definition of structure","quotes":["structure means a construction or portion of construction, of any kind, whether fixed to,","supported by or sunk into land or water, except landscaping, fences, paving and retaining","structures less than 1.22 meters in height;","7.1.      Subject to Part 10 of this bylaw, every owner must apply for and obtain a permit , prior to:"]},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Valuation Schedule","quotes":["3 Decks & accessory buildings $349.70 $32.50"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"Yes. A garage or carport is not exempt; the only accessory building exemption is under 10 m². The fee schedule lists garage and carport valuation rates. A garage or carport attached to the house by a breezeway counts as an accessory building for zoning.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Building Bylaw s. 3.3(b)","quotes":["b) an accessory building with a building area of less than 10 square metres unless the"]},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Valuation Schedule","quotes":["4 Carports $489.58 $45.50","5 Garages $559.52 $52.00"]},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1.1(1)","quotes":["(1) A garage, carport, greenhouse, lean-to building, or similar structure attached to a","principal building by a breezeway shall be considered an accessory building for the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Residential zones: not in front of the house (a detached carport up to 32 m² may sit in front); at least 1.2 m from side and rear lot lines; maximum height 6.0 m; total accessory floor area 125 m² on lots up to 1,000 m², 175 m² up to 4,000 m², 300 m² at 4,000 m² or more; also zone lot coverage limits.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1.2","quotes":["(1) An accessory building or structure shall not be located in front of a principal building.","(6) Accessory buildings and structures must meet a 1.2 m minimum setback from the side","(7) Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a building height of 6.0 m.","(8) Lots up to 1,000.0 sq. m in size a. 125.0 sq. m","a. 175.0 sq. m","a. 300.0 sq. m","b. Does not exceed a maximum gross floor area of 32.0 sq. m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 2294 (s. 3.3 and 7.1); City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (s. 5.1)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Building Bylaw s. 1","quotes":["City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No."]},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","section":"Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1","quotes":["City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025","5.1.2 Accessory Buildings and Structures in Residential Zones"]}],"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 [Building Bylaw 2294](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465) requires a permit to build a building or structure. It does not apply to an accessory building under 10 m² unless it creates a hazard. By a plain reading, 10 m² or more needs a permit.\n\n- **Garage or carport:** not exempt; the only accessory building exemption is under 10 m². A garage built as part of the house falls under the main permit.\n- **Deck:** the bylaw sets no deck height or size threshold and lists no deck exemption, so a permit is expected. Confirm low decks with Building Services.\n\nApply as described in the building-permit answer. Zoning limits apply even to buildings that need no permit.\n\n## Good to know\n\nUnder the [Zoning Bylaw 2406](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/) (section 5.1), for residential zones:\n\n- **Where:** not in front of the house, though a detached carport up to 32 m² may sit in front. At least 1.2 m from side and rear lot lines. A garage or carport joined to the house by a breezeway counts as an accessory building.\n- **Height:** no more than 6.0 m.\n- **Size:** all accessory buildings together may total 125 m² on lots up to 1,000 m², 175 m² on lots up to 4,000 m², and 300 m² at 4,000 m² or more. Zone lot coverage limits also apply. Multi-unit lots have separate limits.\n- Accessory buildings cannot be larger than the main building or be used as a dwelling.\n- Decks more than 0.6 m high beside pools or hot tubs must also meet accessory building setbacks (section 4.9).\n- Mixed-use, commercial, industrial and public zones follow principal building setbacks.\n- If your plan breaks a rule, ask about a development variance permit.","sources":[{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449 (PDF), City of Revelstoke","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.revelstoke.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5084/CoR-Building-Permit-Application-Package","title":"Building and Plumbing Permit Application (PDF), City of Revelstoke","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/revelstoke/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}