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What does a shed / accessory structure permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 13, 2026
Published fee information

Vaughan By-law 051-2026, Schedule F, lists a $195.00 flat 2026 fee per Part 9 accessory building without plumbing (garden shed, gazebo, cabana) under 20 m², and $590.00 flat for a garden shed/gazebo 20 m² or greater. A cabana with plumbing may fall under a different per-m² fee. IMPORTANT: these are building-permit fees ONLY IF a permit is required; the size thresholds in the fee schedule do not replace the distinct permit-exemption and zoning tests (which may be stricter). Grading permission, returnable security and other reviews may add costs. Source: City of Vaughan, 2026 Fees and Charges By-law 051-2026, Schedule F (reviewed Oct. 20, 2026).

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The zoning and building-permit questions are separate. The City says permitted shed area depends on lot frontage, while location, setback, height, use, plumbing and the permit exemption all need to be checked before construction.

Rear-yard locationRequired under the cited zoning guidance

Vaughan states that a shed must be located in the rear yard.

Property-line setback0.6 m in the cited zoning guidance

The City states that a shed must be set back 0.6 metres, about two feet, from the property line.

Maximum height2.5 m including the pad

Vaughan states that shed height must not exceed 2.5 metres, including the height of the pad it is constructed on.

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Rear-yard locationRequired under the cited zoning guidance

Vaughan states that a shed must be located in the rear yard.

Official sourceCity of VaughanZoning by-law enforcement · Shed rear-yard location, 0.6 m setback, 2.5 m height and lot-frontage area rules
Verified2026-10-13Open proof
Property-line setback0.6 m in the cited zoning guidance

The City states that a shed must be set back 0.6 metres, about two feet, from the property line.

Official sourceCity of VaughanZoning by-law enforcement · Shed rear-yard location, 0.6 m setback, 2.5 m height and lot-frontage area rules
Verified2026-10-13Open proof
Maximum height2.5 m including the pad

Vaughan states that shed height must not exceed 2.5 metres, including the height of the pad it is constructed on.

Official sourceCity of VaughanZoning by-law enforcement · Shed rear-yard location, 0.6 m setback, 2.5 m height and lot-frontage area rules
Verified2026-10-13Open proof
Permitted shed areaDepends on lot frontage

Vaughan’s zoning enforcement page says the permitted shed area depends on the frontage of the lot.

Official sourceCity of VaughanZoning by-law enforcement · Shed rear-yard location, 0.6 m setback, 2.5 m height and lot-frontage area rules
Verified2026-10-13Open proof
Storage shed permit exemptionUp to 15 m² when all listed conditions are met

The shed must be no more than one storey, detached, storage-only and without plumbing to use the published storage-shed exemption.

Official sourceCity of VaughanBuilding Permits · Permit exemptions for decks and accessory buildings
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Multiple shedsConfirm with Building Standards

Vaughan directs owners with more than one shed on the property to contact Building Standards.

Official sourceCity of VaughanZoning by-law enforcement · Shed rear-yard location, 0.6 m setback, 2.5 m height and lot-frontage area rules
Verified2026-10-13Open proof

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