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Do I need a permit for a shed in Raleigh, NC?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a shed in Raleigh, NC.

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Yes, every shed needs a permit: a zoning permit if it is under 12 ft in every direction, or a building permit if any dimension exceeds 12 ft.

What changes the answer

Cost

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

Fee source: https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/how-get-residential-permit

Where to apply

City of Raleigh Development Services (Permit Portal)

Permitting authority: City of Raleigh Development Services. Historic districts and landmarks need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Properties on well or septic need Wake County approval first. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“A permit is required regardless of the size of an accessory structure. You will receive either a zoning permit if under 12 feet in any direction (length, width, or height) or a building permit if an accessory structure exceeds 12 feet in any direction”

Source: https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/accessory-structures-and-additions

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