PlainPermit

Home › New York City, NY › Shed

Do I need a permit for a shed in New York City, NY?

Last verified: · Confidence: high · Status: Verified from official source

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.
Depends on your project Confidence: high

No permit for one portable backyard shed up to 120 sq ft and 7 ft 6 in tall, at least 3 ft from lot lines, at a one- or two-family home. Larger sheds need plans and permits.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see NYC DOB. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/plumbing-permits.page

Where to apply

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB NOW)

Permitting authority: NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). Covers all five boroughs. Landmarked properties need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval even when DOB needs no permit. Many projects must be filed by a licensed professional or licensed trade.

Official sources

“The shed shall not exceed 120 square feet in area and shall not be more than 7’6” in height; and”

Source: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_101-14.pdf

“Size: Up to 120 square feet – no permits needed. Above 121 square feet – plans, approval, and permits required”

Source: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/fences-backyard-sheds.page

Verified: · Status: verified · Confidence: high

See something wrong or out of date? Report a correction (anonymous, no email needed).

Other projects in New York City

Shed permits in other cities