What does a garage / carport permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 29, 2026

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A building permit, a minor-variance application, and Zoning Preliminary Review (ZPR) are separate. Markham's Committee of Adjustment confirmed October 29, 2026 that a residential accessory structure or deck under 50 m² seeking a minor setback variance without a use change falls under Residential Small Scale Development Standards, Table 7 item 7.1.2. That class is $2,942 per application in the 2026 Schedule A, including the publicly indexed March 24 amended edition. The March amendment (By-law 2026-48) separately changes multiple-LOT variances under item 7.1.7; it does not change this single-application class. This $2,942 COA processing fee is only relevant WHEN a minor variance is actually needed; it does not replace the separate building permit, ZPR or property-specific fees. Other types of zoning relief or larger structures can use another category. Check zoning and obtain the City's fee confirmation during ePLAN prescreening.

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Detached garages use the City’s housing permit framework with applicable forms, drawings and zoning review. An attached or detached garage that fails a zoning setback may need a separate Committee of Adjustment minor variance before the building permit route can be completed.

Detached garagePermit required

Markham includes detached garages among housing permit examples and permit-required construction.

Attached garage / carportPermit required

Markham states that attached and detached garages and carports require a building permit.

ZoningApplicable-law review applies

The City reviews permit applications against zoning and other applicable law.

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Detached garagePermit required

Markham includes detached garages among housing permit examples and permit-required construction.

Official sourceCity of MarkhamGuide to Building Permits · Detached garage housing permit route

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Attached garage / carportPermit required

Markham states that attached and detached garages and carports require a building permit.

Official sourceCity of MarkhamDecks, Construction, Permits · Detached and attached garage/carport permit requirement

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ZoningApplicable-law review applies

The City reviews permit applications against zoning and other applicable law.

Official sourceCity of MarkhamBuilding Permit Process · Roof, solar, retaining wall and accessory-building exemptions

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Minor variance if zoning relief is neededUnder-50 m² deck/accessory project: Small Scale ($2,942)

For a hypothetical residential deck/accessory structure under 50 m² requiring minor setback relief without change of use, Markham confirmed Residential Small Scale Development Standards (Table 7 item 7.1.2). The City’s 2026 listed fee is $2,942, separate from any building permit or zoning preliminary review fee.

Official sourceCity of Markham2026 Markham Planning Fee By-law 211-83 (amended March 24, 2026) · Amended Schedule A effective March 24, 2026: Table 7 items 7.1.1 ($6,931), 7.1.2 ($2,942), amended 7.1.7 multiple-lot cap ($31,606). City COA written correspondence confirms scope of two examples; 60 m² addition item-number typo under review.

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