Project template
Your preparation checklist
Use it as a working list. The final submission still needs to match your actual scope and the City’s current requirements.
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What to do next
- Measure deck height at every point
- Confirm whether a permanent roof is proposed
- Prepare site and framing drawings
- Apply before construction when a trigger applies
Official sources behind this page
HeightPermit required at 24 inches or more
Kitchener requires a permit when the deck or porch is 24 inches or more above the ground, measured at any point.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
Permanent roofPermit required
A deck covered by a permanent roof requires a building permit.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
Zoning/site planShow setbacks and surrounding structures
The application site plan includes deck dimensions, property-line distances and nearby structures.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
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