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Do you need a permit for a shed in King Township?

Check King Township shed permit rules for size, storage-only use, plumbing, attachment and zoning.

2 min readLast verified Oct 2, 2026
The short answerConditional

King publishes a storage-shed exemption for qualifying sheds in the 10–15 m² range when they are detached, storage-only and have no plumbing.

Smaller accessory buildings also need to meet zoning setbacks. A shed with plumbing, attachment or another use can require a permit regardless of area.

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King Township / Shed / accessory structure

King publishes a storage-shed exemption for qualifying sheds in the 10–15 m² range when they are detached, storage-only and have no plumbing.

Township of King · BuildRules reviewed 2026-10-02

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Storage shed 10–15 m²May be permit-exempt when all conditions are metConditional

King says sheds greater than 10 m² but less than 15 m² do not require a permit only when detached, storage-only and without plumbing.

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Building Permit Applications · Permit triggers and exemptions for decks, sheds and residential work

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Plumbing / attachment / useCan trigger a permit regardless of areaConditional

The Township states the exemption does not apply where the shed is attached, has plumbing or is used for more than storage.

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Building Permit Applications · Permit triggers and exemptions for decks, sheds and residential work

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ZoningSetbacks still applyInfo

King notes that accessory buildings must comply with zoning requirements for property-line setbacks.

Source · Township of King

Building Permit Applications · Permit triggers and exemptions for decks, sheds and residential work

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  1. Measure the shed
  2. Confirm detached storage-only use
  3. Confirm no plumbing
  4. Check zoning setbacks
  5. Apply if the exemption does not fit

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    Building Permit Applications · Permit triggers and exemptions for decks, sheds and residential work

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Do you need a permit for a shed in King Township?

King publishes a storage-shed exemption for qualifying sheds in the 10–15 m² range when they are detached, storage-only and have no plumbing.

What should I prepare for shed / accessory structure in King Township?

Start with Exact floor area; Use and plumbing information; Site plan or property sketch; Permit drawings if required. Confirm the final submission requirements with King Township for the actual scope.

What should I do before starting this project in King Township?

Measure the shed. Confirm detached storage-only use. Confirm no plumbing. Check zoning setbacks. Apply if the exemption does not fit.

Know the zoning terms

The shed may be permit-exempt. The property rules still matter.

Placement, setbacks and lot coverage may still apply even where a shed is exempt from a building permit.

Setback

A setback is the required distance between a building or structure and a property line, street, another feature or another regulated reference point.

Lot coverage

Lot coverage is a zoning measurement describing how much of a lot is occupied by buildings or structures under the applicable municipal rules.

Zoning by-law

A municipal rule set that controls how land and buildings may be used and developed, including matters such as permitted uses, setbacks, height, lot coverage and other site-specific standards.

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