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Kitchener, Ontario / Permit cost

What does a garage / carport permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a garage / carport project in Kitchener, Ontario, with the source and limits visible.

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 28, 2026
Published fee information

2026 Kitchener residential fee: detached garage/accessory structure $95 per accessory building or per garage bay. A separate $250 garage rebate fee is automatically refunded when the final inspection is approved. Attached garage/carport fee is $95 per bay. Damage deposits and other project-specific charges can apply.

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Kitchener requires a permit for a detached garage or accessory structure other than a shed at 108 square feet or more, measured to the outside of the walls. An attached carport or other attached roof structure needs a permit at any size.

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Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Kitchener requires a permit for a detached garage or accessory structure other than a shed at 108 square feet or more, measured to the outside of the walls. An attached carport or other attached roof structure needs a permit at any size.

Official sourceCity of KitchenerWhen you need a building permit · Residential permit triggers and exemptions
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