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

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Revelstoke, https://www.revelstoke.ca)  
**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).  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Services, 250-837-3637
- Email: Building Services, building@revelstoke.ca
- In person: Building Services, City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** 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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2294, Building Bylaw s. 3.3(b), 7.1](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Decks:** 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).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2294, Building Bylaw s. 7.1 and definition of structure](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465)
  - Official wording: "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:"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated, Valuation Schedule](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989)
  - Official wording: "3 Decks & accessory buildings $349.70 $32.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Garages and carports:** 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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2294, Building Bylaw s. 3.3(b)](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465)
  - Official wording: "b) an accessory building with a building area of less than 10 square metres unless the"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated, Valuation Schedule](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989)
  - Official wording: "4 Carports $489.58 $45.50" … "5 Garages $559.52 $52.00"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449, Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1.1(1)](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/)
  - Official wording: "(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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Zoning limits:** 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.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449, Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1.2](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/)
  - Official wording: "(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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 2294 (s. 3.3 and 7.1); City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (s. 5.1)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2294, Building Bylaw s. 1](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465)
  - Official wording: "City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449, Zoning Bylaw s. 5.1](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/)
  - Official wording: "City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025" … "5.1.2 Accessory Buildings and Structures in Residential Zones"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [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.

- **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.
- **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.

Apply as described in the building-permit answer. Zoning limits apply even to buildings that need no permit.

## Good to know

Under the [Zoning Bylaw 2406](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/) (section 5.1), for residential zones:

- **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.
- **Height:** no more than 6.0 m.
- **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.
- Accessory buildings cannot be larger than the main building or be used as a dwelling.
- Decks more than 0.6 m high beside pools or hot tubs must also meet accessory building setbacks (section 4.9).
- Mixed-use, commercial, industrial and public zones follow principal building setbacks.
- If your plan breaks a rule, ask about a development variance permit.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit Application package (PDF)](https://www.revelstoke.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5084/CoR-Building-Permit-Application-Package)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF)](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (PDF), section 5.1](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/)

## Related questions

- [Revelstoke building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit.md)
- [Revelstoke building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Revelstoke fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/fence-rules.md)
- [Revelstoke zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/zoning-lookup.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)
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- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 2294 (PDF), City of Revelstoke](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/42465) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025, consolidated to Bylaw 2449 (PDF), City of Revelstoke](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/193929/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2256, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke](https://revelstoke.civicweb.net/document/145989) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building and Plumbing Permit Application (PDF), City of Revelstoke](https://www.revelstoke.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5084/CoR-Building-Permit-Application-Package) (read 2026-11-05)

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