{"title":"Silverton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Silverton?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/silverton","name":"Silverton","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"In Silverton, the RDCK says a new garage, carport or shed needs a building permit (no size threshold is given), and so does a deck more than 2 feet above grade. The Village's zoning sets setbacks and height, and a wildfire development permit also applies.","aliases":["shed permit silverton","deck permit silverton","garage permit silverton bc","carport permit silverton"],"cost":"RDCK plan-check deposit for an accessory building or addition is $50. See the building-permit-fees answer.","how_long":"The RDCK says about 6 to 8 weeks for a completed application.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"RDCK Building Department, Nakusp office (includes Silverton)","value":"250-265-4111","note":"Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays."},{"type":"email","label":"RDCK Building Department, Nakusp office","value":"nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office (zoning and development permits)","value":"250-358-2472"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026","url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147/"},{"title":"Building Department, RDCK","url":"https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Silverton building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Silverton building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Silverton fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Silverton zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/new-denver","name":"New Denver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/slocan","name":"Slocan","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kaslo","name":"Kaslo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nakusp","name":"Nakusp","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nelson","name":"Nelson","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/castlegar","name":"Castlegar","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/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":"RDCK lists any new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed as needing a building permit; no size threshold is given.","short":"Yes; no size threshold given","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf","title":"Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay","section":"When is a building permit required","quotes":["Construct a new accessory building such as a carport,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"A deck needs a building permit where it is more than 2 feet above grade.","short":"Yes, if more than 2 feet above grade","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf","title":"Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay","section":"When is a building permit required","quotes":["Decks having a difference","exceeding 2 feet"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"Yes. A new garage or carport needs a building permit (RDCK).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf","title":"Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay","section":"When is a building permit required","quotes":["Construct a new accessory building such as a carport,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Accessory buildings are allowed in all zones once a principal building exists, must meet zone setbacks (R-1: 1.5 m rear and interior side, 3.0 m exterior side, 4.5 m front), and may be up to 7.3 m high. R-1 maximum parcel coverage is 40%. A wildfire development permit is also needed where a building permit is required.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, Village of Silverton","section":"ss. 3.4, 3.8, 4.23, 6.3, 6.5","quotes":["shall conform to the Setback requirements of the Zone;","The maximum Height of an Accessory Building shall not exceed 7.3 m (24 ft) in height.","1.5 m (4.9 ft) from Rear Parcel Line","4.5 m (14.8 ft) from Front Parcel Line","The maximum Parcel Coverage is 40%.","no new construction of a dwelling, addition, or accessory Structure for which a building permit is required is allowed without a Wildfire Protection Development Permit."]},{"url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22148/","title":"Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, 2026, Village of Silverton","section":"s. 13.3","quotes":["All lots within the Village are included in the Wildfire Risk Reduction Development Permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, Village of Silverton","section":"Title","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026"]},{"url":"https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/","title":"Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay","section":"Related Links","quotes":["Building Bylaw 2200, 2010"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nTwo layers apply in Silverton. The RDCK issues building permits, and the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 563](https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147/) sets where and how big you can build.\n\nThe RDCK lists any new accessory building, such as a carport, garage or storage shed, as needing a building permit, and gives no size threshold. A deck needs a permit where it is more than 2 feet above grade.\n\nZoning: accessory buildings are allowed in all zones once a principal building exists. They must meet the zone setbacks (R-1: 4.5 m front, 1.5 m rear and interior side, 3.0 m exterior side) and may be up to 7.3 m high. Maximum parcel coverage in R-1 is 40%.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check your zone and setbacks in the Zoning Bylaw (see zoning-lookup).\n2. Contact the RDCK Nakusp office about the building permit.\n3. Apply for a wildfire development permit from the Village where a building permit is required.\n4. If your lot is on the lakefront, you also need a development permit in the Lakefront and Riparian Protection area.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- A wildfire development permit is needed wherever a building permit is required.\n- A deck not more than 2 feet above grade and without a roof is outside the RDCK building bylaw.","sources":[{"url":"https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf","title":"Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, Village of Silverton","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22148/","title":"Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, 2026, Village of Silverton","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/","title":"Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","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/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}