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What to do next
- Measure exterior floor area
- Confirm storeys, attachment and intended use
- Confirm whether plumbing is proposed
- Submit the shed permit if any trigger applies
Official sources behind this page
AreaPermit required over 161 ft²
Kitchener requires a permit when a new or replacement shed exceeds 161 square feet.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
Storeys / attachment / usePermit required when any listed condition applies
More than one storey, attachment to another structure or non-storage use triggers a permit.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
PlumbingPermit required
A shed containing plumbing requires a building permit.
City of KitchenerResidential building permits · Decks, sheds, garages, basements, additions and duplex/granny-flat permits
2026-10-01Open proof
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