Decks
Check size / scopeRegina requires a building and development permit for all covered decks and for uncovered decks more than 0.60 m high.
Regina, SK
Building permits in Regina
Regina identifies finished or altered basements, foundation repairs, decks, fireplaces, garages, swimming pools, additions and secondary suites among residential projects requiring permits.
Official sources checked Sep. 28, 2026
Permit rules by project
Pick the project that matches your work. These are starting rules for Regina; property-specific zoning, heritage and trade approvals can still apply.
Sheds & accessory buildings
Check size / scopeRegina requires permits for sheds and other new structures, while an accessory building under 10 m² can be exempt if it does not create a hazard.
Basement renovations
Permit requiredRegina lists development of recreation rooms/basements among work requiring a building permit.
Secondary suites & ADUs
Permit requiredRegina lists secondary suites among work requiring a building permit.
Home additions
Permit requiredRegina lists additions to existing buildings or structures among permit-required work.
Interior alterations
Depends on scopeRegina requires permits for building alterations but lists cosmetic work such as cabinets, painting and decorating among no-building-permit work.
Walls / structural work
Permit requiredRegina’s permit rules cover repair and alteration to existing buildings/structures, including regulated structural work.
Pools / hot tubs
Permit requiredRegina provides a residential building-permit application route for private swimming pools.
Garages / carports
Permit requiredRegina lists garages among new buildings/structures that require a building permit.
Plumbing / HVAC
Confirm with cityRegina’s residential permit system covers mechanical/plumbing work when part of regulated construction, but does not expose one blanket trade-permit answer for every repair or replacement.
Fences
No building permitRegina explicitly states that a building permit is not required to build a fence, although height, placement and other bylaw requirements still apply.
Retaining walls
Confirm with cityConfirm the wall and site conditions with the City before construction.
Demolition
Depends on scopeRegina requires a demolition permit for a full building such as a garage or house; demolition of only walls/interior portions is routed through a renovation building permit instead.
Apply or ask Regina
Use the municipality’s permit office for current forms, fees, drawings and questions about your property.
Regina Development Services / Service Regina
- Phone
- 306-777-7000
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 2476 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK
Your application route
Building and development permits ↗Use Regina’s building and demolition permit page to choose the project type and apply through eBuild where available.
Good to know in Regina
- The city advises residents to obtain the applicable permit before building, construction, alteration or demolition begins.
- The City requires complete application forms and owner information that matches land title, or authorization when someone signs on the owner’s behalf.
- Residential permit pages are organized by project and include application, fee and condition information.
- Regina requires building and development permits for all covered decks and for uncovered decks more than 60 cm (2 ft) above grade.
Official sources
Use these official links to confirm the current rule for your Regina property.
View 6 official sources
Sources checked Sep. 28, 2026. Requirements can change; the municipality makes the final permit decision.
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