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

Q: What is permit-free in the canton of Zug?

Permit-free are, among others, very small projects such as small greenhouses and garden sheds up to 4 m² floor area and terrain changes up to 1.2 m in height and 50 m³ (§ 45 V PBG). According to the cantonal government, an uncovered pergola needs neither a building application nor a building notice (RRB BD 2023-114).

Q: How do I submit a building application in the canton of Zug?

Online via cymo ebau at the municipality where the site is located; many municipalities also require paper copies with a signed submission receipt. Minor projects and solar installations that do not significantly affect neighbours' or public interests are reported with a building notice (Bauanzeige, § 44a PBG). Everything else needs a building application (§ 44 PBG).

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

Permit-free in the canton of Zug: Permit-free projects include very small structures such as greenhouses and garden sheds up to 4 m² floor area and terrain changes up to 1.2 m high and 50 m³ (§ 45 V PBG). According to the cantonal government, an uncovered pergola requires neither a building application nor a building notification (RRB BD 2023-114).

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Overview of all structures in the canton of Zug

Structure	Classification	Rule	Legal basis
Pergola	Usually no permit required	An uncovered pergola is not a small structure and, according to the cantonal government, needs neither a building application nor a building notice. With a roof, it becomes a building.	RRB BD 2023-114, § 44a PBG
Louvred roof	Building permit required	With a fixed or movable roof, the structure counts as a small structure and needs a building application.	§ 44 PBG
Patio cover	Building permit required	Patio covers are structures and require a building permit.	§ 44 PBG
Carport	Building permit required	In Zug practice, carports are regularly treated as small structures and require a permit.	§ 44 PBG, § 18 V PBG
Garden shed	Depends on size and location	Garden sheds up to 4 m² floor area are permit-free. Above that: building notice (Bauanzeige) for minor projects, or a building application.	§ 45 V PBG, § 44a PBG
Pool	Building permit required	Permanently installed pools require a permit.	§ 44 PBG
Heat pump (outdoor unit)	Depends on size and location	Outdoor units: building notice (Bauanzeige) if neighbours' interests are not significantly affected (noise certificate); otherwise a building application.	§ 44a PBG
Solar installation (special case)	Depends on size and location	Solar installations with a construction notice; in protected zones, free-standing or as a solar carport, with a building application.	§ 44a PBG, Art. 18a RPG

Procedure in the canton of Zug

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

Submission: digitally via cymo ebau to the municipality where the site is located; many municipalities additionally require paper copies with a signed submission receipt.

Plan author: no formal professional qualification required.

Minor projects and solar installations that do not significantly affect neighbours' or public interests are notified with a building notice (Bauanzeige, § 44a PBG). Everything else needs a building application (§ 44 PBG).

How your application works with us in the canton of Zug

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 Zug

What is permit-free in the canton of Zug?

Permit-free projects include very small structures such as greenhouses and garden sheds up to 4 m² floor area and terrain changes up to 1.2 m high and 50 m³ (§ 45 V PBG). According to the cantonal government, an uncovered pergola requires neither a building application nor a building notification (RRB BD 2023-114).

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

Digitally via cymo ebau at the municipality where the site is located; many municipalities also require paper copies with a signed submission receipt. Minor construction projects and solar installations that do not significantly affect neighbours' or public interests are reported with a construction notice (§ 44a PBG). Everything else requires a building application (§ 44 PBG).

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

No formal professional qualification required.

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