BUILDING & RENOVATING

Garage and Carport Permits

If you want to construct a detached or attached garage or carport on your property in the Town of Stouffville, you need a permit.

Apply for a permit

To apply for a permit, please submit the following forms and plans through the Permit Portal or by email.

Plans

You need to include the following plans in your application package:

  • Site plan identifying the location of the existing building and proposed garage or carport, including all setback dimensions to property lines
  • Floor plan of proposed garage or carport
  • Details of footings, including footing size, spacing, depth, height above grade, and frost protection details
  • Sizes and locations of all columns
  • Sizes, locations, and spans of all beams
  • Roof framing information
  • Construction details and notes
  • Floor framing information (joists, beams, lintels)

Permit cost

$1.75 per square foot
  • Note: a minimum permit fee of $215 applies

We accept cash, cheque or debit for fee payments.

Building and Planning Counter
111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville ON
(905) 640-1900

Accessible formats available upon request. Contact 905-640-1900 or customer.service@townofws.ca for assistance.
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