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Do I need a permit for a shed in Mesa, AZ?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a shed in Mesa, AZ (for example: 200 sq ft or more, or utilities: permit).

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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No permit for a detached shed under 200 sq ft with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical connections. Larger sheds or sheds with utilities need one.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Mesa Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction

Where to apply

City of Mesa Development Services (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Mesa Development Services, Building Permit & Plan Review. Historic homes need Planning approval for some exempt work. Properties in a flood zone need Maricopa County Flood Control District approval first. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“You can build a detached shed or playhouse if it is under 200 square feet and has no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical connections without a construction permit.”

Source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction/Residential-Construction-FAQ

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