Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Sherman?
It depends. Whether shed or accessory structure needs a permit in Sherman comes down to the details of your project.
Many Texas cities exempt small accessory buildings. Dallas, for example, exempts a utility building under 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or gas on single-family or duplex premises, but running utilities to a shed or exceeding the size threshold triggers a permit. Zoning setbacks and easement restrictions still apply even when a building permit is not required, so verify placement with your local building department. Sherman requires a building permit to build or place an accessory building. Its Permits Required sheet says no permit is needed for an accessory building of 100 square feet or smaller with no permanent foundation. Under Code section 14.04.002(b)(7), a portable storage shed skips the building permit and the side and rear setbacks only if it is 100 square feet or less, under 8 feet tall, freestanding and movable with no permanent foundation, at least 2 feet from side and rear lot lines, and has no plumbing or electrical. A shed that needs a permit may not sit in the front yard, must be at least 5 feet from the house and other structures, needs 5 foot rear and interior side setbacks (15 feet along a side street), and may not sit in a drainage or utility easement. The single-family accessory building permit fee in Appendix C is $75.
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Answer a few questions to see the permits, documents and inspections that may apply in Sherman.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationSometimes required
- Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
- Structural plans for larger structuresSometimes required
- City of Sherman building permit application (Self Service Portal)Sometimes required
- Site plan showing the building location, setbacks, and separation from the houseSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Foundation or setback inspection
- Final inspection
- Stringline inspection
- Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing inspections if the building has utilities
- Building final if required
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Sherman?
- It depends. Whether shed or accessory structure needs a permit in Sherman comes down to the details of your project. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Sherman?
- The local building department for Sherman 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.