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Building permit in the canton of Thurgaufor pergolas, louvred roofs, carports, garden sheds, pools and more

What is permit-free in the canton of Thurgau, what needs a notification and when a building application is mandatory, with the legal basis and our fixed-price service for towns and villages throughout the canton.

Permit-free in the canton of Thurgau: Tool sheds up to 9 m² floor area and 2.2 m total height, terrain changes up to 0.7 m in height and 200 m² in area, and retaining walls within narrow limits are permit-free (§ 99 PBG).

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Overview of all structures in the canton of Thurgau

Structure	Classification	Rule	Legal basis
Pergola	Building permit required	Pergolas are not on the exhaustive list in § 99 PBG; they require a permit, usually under the simplified procedure.	§ 98/99 PBG
Louvred roof	Building permit required	Covered patios require a building permit.	§ 98 PBG
Patio cover	Building permit required	Patio covers require a building permit.	§ 98 PBG
Carport	Building permit required	Carports require a building permit.	§ 98 PBG
Garden shed	Depends on size and location	Tool sheds up to 9 m² and 2.2 m total height are permit-free; above that, a building application.	§ 99 PBG
Pool	Building permit required	Permanently installed pools require a building permit.	§ 98 PBG
Heat pump (outdoor unit)	Depends on size and location	Outdoor units: notification with a noise certificate, or a building application.	§ 99 PBG, LSV
Solar installation (special case)	Depends on size and location	Roof or façade installations: notification. Protected properties, open land, solar carport: building application.	Art. 18a RPG

Procedure in the canton of Thurgau

Legal basis: Planning and Building Act (PBG). Go to the cantonal information page.

Submission: cantonal building application form to the municipality; digitally via eBau Thurgau if the municipality offers it.

Plan author: no formal professional qualification required.

§ 99 PBG lists permit-free structures exhaustively. For minor projects there is the simplified procedure.

How your application works with us in the canton of Thurgau

Enquiry. You send us the address, structure, dimensions and photos, via form, e-mail or WhatsApp. Takes 3 minutes.
Preliminary check. Within 2 working days you know whether it is permit-free, a notification or a building application, with the procedure, documents and fee range.
Approval. You confirm via the payment link and sign the power of attorney digitally.
Application file. We prepare forms, construction description, site plan, floor plan, section and enclosures, complete and compliant with the municipality's requirements.
Submission. You sign, we submit (digitally or by post) and confirm receipt to you.
Decision. We answer the municipality's queries. You receive the authority's decision and information on the next steps.

Questions about the building application in the canton of Thurgau

What is permit-free in the canton of Thurgau?

Tool sheds up to 9 m² floor area and 2.2 m total height, terrain changes up to 0.7 m in height and 200 m² in area, and retaining walls within narrow limits are permit-free (§ 99 PBG).

How do I submit a building application in the canton of Thurgau?

Cantonal building application form at the municipality; digitally via eBau Thurgau if the municipality offers it. § 99 PBG lists permit-free buildings exhaustively. For minor projects there is the simplified procedure.

Who may draw up building plans in the canton of Thurgau?

No formal professional qualification required.

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