Richmond HillBuilding PermitsGarages & Carports

Garage / Carport / Shed Application Process

Published by City of Richmond Hill

This is the City of Richmond Hill’s document, as published on its website on 19 October 2026. The municipality may have changed it since: check the current version at the source. Legal notice

Type
Form
Published by
City of Richmond Hill
Also called
Garage, Carport or Shed
For
homeowner
Building types
All building types
Pages
1

Overview

Richmond Hill's Form R5 checklist for a garage, carport or shed permit application, linked from the city's residential permits page, with flat fees of $382.30 for structures of 50 square metres or less and $546.14 above that. Its general information describes when accessory structures come under a building permit, by size, storeys, attachment and plumbing, and notes zoning limits on lot coverage and location. The drawing list covers the site plan, foundation, elevations, roof and floor framing, an engineered roof truss layout and designer information.

What it covers

  • General Information
  • Submission Requirements
  • Required Drawings
  • Engineered Stamped Roof Truss Layout
  • Designer Information
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