Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Kissimmee?
Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Kissimmee is no exception.
Florida has no statewide small-shed exemption. The widely repeated rule that a shed under 120 square feet needs no permit comes from the model International Codes, and Florida did not adopt it: section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building exempts only specified gas, mechanical and plumbing work, with no category exempting detached accessory structures. Where a size threshold exists it is a local ordinance, and it genuinely differs, so ask your building department for the line that applies at your address. Any shed with electricity, plumbing or a permanent foundation needs a permit regardless of size, and zoning setbacks, flood zone rules and wind anchoring apply even when no building permit is required.
Local detail for Kissimmee: Verified via kissimmee.gov File for a Permit page. Permit applications submitted through the city's Energov Citizen Self-Service portal (exact URL not confirmed on official page).
Florida and local notes for Kissimmee
Osceola County's own permitting office is the Osceola County Licensing and Permitting (Permitting Office), reachable on 407-742-0200 at https://www.osceola.org/Doing-Business/Building-and-Permits. Its online permit portal is https://permits.osceola.org/. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, and many smaller Florida municipalities do not, this is the office that will handle the job. Ask specifically about the size that triggers a permit and about setbacks, since those are set locally and are the two things people most often get wrong on a shed. Kissimmee lists Shed/Garage/Car Port as its own permit type, covering detached sheds that are prefabricated or built on site, and its HB 803 page says any structural work or work in a flood zone always needs a permit. Under LDC 14-6-1, an accessory structure must be at least 6 feet from the rear property line (or meet the principal building setback if 12 feet or taller), meet side and street side setbacks, stay out of utility easements, sit at least 5 feet from the house, and not be placed in front of the house facade. Accessory structures must be smaller than 50 percent of the principal structure in square footage and shorter than the principal building. Within a Historic Preservation Overlay district, LDC 14-3-37 requires a certificate of appropriateness, including for accessory structures, before any building permit is issued.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
- Structure dimensions or manufacturer drawingsSometimes required
- Anchoring or tie-down detailsSometimes required
- Permit or zoning applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacks and distance to lot linesLikely required
- Anchoring or tie-down details for wind loadSometimes required
- City of Kissimmee Shed/Garage/Car Port permit application in the EnerGov portalLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacks and separation from the houseLikely required
- Certificate of appropriateness in a Historic Preservation Overlay districtSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Foundation or slab inspection
- Framing and anchoring inspection
- Final inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Kissimmee?
- Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Kissimmee is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Kissimmee?
- The local building department for Kissimmee handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.