Garden shed in the canton of Thurgau: building permit required?
Depends on size and location
Short answer: tool sheds up to 9 m² and 2.2 m total height are permit-free; above that, a building application.
Legal basis: § 99 PBG. Planning and Building Act (PBG). As of October 2026. Applies within the building zone and outside core zones and protected areas. Municipalities may be stricter.
What specifically applies in the canton of Thurgau
In many cantons, small garden sheds are permit-free up to a certain floor area and height. Depending on the canton, the limits range from 4 to 12 square metres; above that, a small-structure application or a notification is required.
Permit-free in the canton of Thurgau: tool sheds up to 9 m² footprint 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).
Procedure: § 99 PBG exhaustively lists the permit-free structures. For minor projects, there is the simplified procedure.
Submission: cantonal building application form to the municipality; digitally via eBau Thurgau if the municipality offers it.
Note the official municipal instructions in the canton of Thurgau and our document checklist.
Our fixed price for a garden shed in the canton of Thurgau
- Preliminary check CHF 149, written assessment with the procedure, documents and fee range of your municipality. Credited towards the application.
- Building application CHF 690, complete dossier, submission, queries and deadlines until the decision. Excl. municipal fees.
- Retrospective building application CHF 990, if a garden shed is already in place and the municipality requires an application.
Frequently asked questions
Does a garden shed need a permit in the canton of Thurgau?
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. Legal basis: § 99 PBG.
Which procedure applies in the canton of Thurgau?
§ 99 PBG lists permit-free structures exhaustively. For minor projects there is the simplified procedure.
Who may submit the application in the canton of Thurgau?
No formal professional qualification is required. You give us a power of attorney; the client and the landowner sign the application.
What does a building application for a garden shed cost in the canton of Thurgau?
Our fixed price is CHF 690 for the dossier including submission and follow-up questions. Official fees and any agreed additional services are extra; the official tariff depends on the location.
Municipalities in the canton of Thurgau
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