Shed Permit requirements across Texas
By Mario Bailey Last verified 2026-06-17
Requirements and size thresholds for shed permits vary by locality. The table below compares what each Texas county or city requires. Always confirm with the local office before starting.
| Locality | Permit required? | Typical threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | Conditional | one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds with floor area no greater than 200 sq ft and no more than 15 ft in height and no plumbing and not in a floodplain are exempt |
| Dallas | Conditional | one-story detached utility or storage buildings under 200 sq ft without utilities on single-family or duplex premises are exempt from a permit |
| Houston | Conditional | one-story detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft does not require a permit |
| San Antonio | Conditional | sheds over 200 sq ft require a permit; sheds with a permanent foundation (including concrete slab) at any size require a permit; sheds attached to the primary dwelling require a permit |