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What does a shed / accessory structure permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Sep 29, 2026
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Toronto's Building Permit Fees effective Jan. 1, 2026 list $214.79 EACH for the 'Single Family Detached Garages, Accessory Structures' stand-alone permit category. This is a building-permit fee ONLY when the proposed shed/accessory building actually needs a permit; a permit-exempt shed does not automatically incur this building-permit fee. Zoning, tree protection, drawings, grading or other approvals may require separate review and charges. Confirm the permit classification with the City. Source: City of Toronto, Building Permit Fees, section E (reviewed Oct. 20, 2026).

Use this as a municipal-fee reference, not as the total project budget. Design, engineering, related applications and construction costs are separate.

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Storage shed exemptionConditional exemption; confirm the 15 m² boundary

The City lists a storage-shed exemption with conditions on area, height, attachment, use and plumbing. Its permit-required list also includes structures 15 m² or greater. Confirm a shed at exactly 15 m² with Toronto Building before relying on an exemption.

PlacementZoning still applies

Setbacks, lot coverage and location rules can apply separately from permit thresholds.

Other accessory structuresDifferent threshold can apply

Toronto lists accessory structures such as detached garages, workshops, carports and pool houses larger than 10 m² as permit-required; attached structures or those with plumbing require a permit regardless of size.

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Storage shed exemptionConditional exemption; confirm the 15 m² boundary

The City lists a storage-shed exemption with conditions on area, height, attachment, use and plumbing. Its permit-required list also includes structures 15 m² or greater. Confirm a shed at exactly 15 m² with Toronto Building before relying on an exemption.

Official sourceCity of TorontoWhen Do I Need a Building Permit? · Permit-required and permit-exempt project examples
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
PlacementZoning still applies

Setbacks, lot coverage and location rules can apply separately from permit thresholds.

Official sourceCity of TorontoZoning By-law 569-2013 · Office consolidation with City-wide amendments through April 30, 2026
Verified2026-09-29Open proof
Other accessory structuresDifferent threshold can apply

Toronto lists accessory structures such as detached garages, workshops, carports and pool houses larger than 10 m² as permit-required; attached structures or those with plumbing require a permit regardless of size.

Official sourceCity of TorontoWhen Do I Need a Building Permit? · Permit-required and permit-exempt project examples
Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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