Do I need a permit for a shed in Jacksonville, FL?

Yes. Residential sheds need a permit. Sheds under 150 sq ft and under $5,000 can be issued the same visit; larger sheds need plan review.

What changes the answer

• Under 150 sq ft and under $5,000: issued during your visit
• 150 sq ft or larger, or over $5,000: plan review

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Building Inspection Division. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits

Where to apply

City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (residential permits)

Permitting authority: City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (Public Works). Applies inside the consolidated City of Jacksonville; separately incorporated towns in Duval County may issue their own permits, so confirm locally. Florida Building Code applies. Historic districts may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Official sources

“After obtaining all approvals, sheds under 150 square feet and under $5,000 will be issued during your visit by one the of the Building Inspection Division permit assistants.”

Source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits/residential-shed-permit

“Sheds 150 square feet or larger or over $5,000 will require a plan review prior to permit issuance.”

Source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits/residential-shed-permit

Verified: 2026-10-19 · Status: verified · Confidence: high