Permits in Tiny
When a backyard shed, deck, or fence needs a building permit in Tiny, Ontario, with the size cut-offs, coverage level, and source link.
Coverage
Municipal rule
Shed
A building permit is required for accessory structures larger than 15 m2 (161 sq ft); smaller detached storage structures may be exempt if they have no plumbing, subject to zoning setbacks.
Deck
Decks more than 0.6 metres above grade require a building permit.
Fence
Fences do not require a building permit but must comply with the local fence by-law; pool enclosures require a permit.
The provincial baseline
Under the Ontario Building Code, a detached one-storey storage shed of 15 square metres (about 160 square feet) or less, with no plumbing, does not need a building permit. Anything larger, with plumbing, or attached to another building does. Zoning rules (setbacks, height, lot coverage) always apply even when no building permit is needed.
Tiny permit questions
Do I need a permit to build a shed in Tiny?
A building permit is required for accessory structures larger than 15 m2 (161 sq ft); smaller detached storage structures may be exempt if they have no plumbing, subject to zoning setbacks. Source: Tiny building department, last checked 2026-07-03.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Tiny?
Decks more than 0.6 metres above grade require a building permit.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Tiny?
Fences do not require a building permit but must comply with the local fence by-law; pool enclosures require a permit.
Source
From Tiny building department, last checked 2026-07-03. Permit fees: Permits for smaller projects such as a deck or shed start at $275.00. Additional fees may apply through the construction should a re-inspection be required..
This is a plain-language explainer, not legal or professional advice, and not the bylaw itself. Rules change and vary by zone within a city. Always confirm with your municipality's building department and the linked official page before you build. Decks and sheds near a conservation authority's regulated area may need a separate permit.
Other municipalities: Adjala-Tosorontio, Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Clearview. Or see every municipality.