Do you need a permit for a shed in Jacksonville?
Yes. Jacksonville requires a permit for a shed1.
On this page
Yes
Jacksonville's rule“To protect the residents of this county, each structure that is placed on any individual lot requires permitting.”1
City of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection Division, Permits-When Required (Residential Permits page)
Where Jacksonville names sheds“Sheds 150 square feet or larger or over $5,000 will require a plan review prior to permit issuance.”2
City of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection Division, What to Expect During Your Visit
Which permits you need
| Permit | Required when | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit | All sheds; plan review if 150 sq ft or larger or over $5,000 | Sheds 150 square feet or larger or over $5,000 will require a plan review prior to permit issuance.2 |
Limits and conditions in Jacksonville's rule
Each limit sits next to the sentence it comes from; the conditions in that sentence are part of the rule.
| Rule | Value | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Plan review required above | 150 square feet | Residential sheds 150 square feet or larger will also require…2 |
| Notice of commencement required above | $5,000 | Shed permits with job costs of $5,000 or more will require a recorded Notice of Commencement.2 |
Zoning rules: separate from the building permit
A project can be exempt from one and still need the other (zoning vs building permits).
| Zoning rule | Value | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning approval needed even without a building permit? | Detached shed allowed with conditions; contact Planning | Yes, with certain conditions.3 |
| Side and rear setback | Accessory structures: usually smaller setbacks if 5 ft from house; rear or side yards only | However, these accessory structures can only be located in rear or side yards, not in the required front yard area.3 |
What to submit
- Site plan (scalable certified survey) with distances to two property lines2
- Shed height grade to peak on site plan2
- Sealed structural drawings for 150 sq ft or larger2
- Health Department stamp if on well/septic2
Who can apply
In lieu of hiring a licensed contractor to provide construction services, a homeowner may elect to obtain a building permit in their own name on property that is for their own use and occupancy, and that is not for sale or lease.
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Shed permit fees in Jacksonville
Fee lines as Jacksonville's schedule states them. A minimum or base fee is not the whole price when the line says the fee grows with project value.
| Fee | Type | As the schedule states it |
|---|---|---|
| Residential accessory structures not exceeding 150 sq ft and $5,000, no final inspection | Flat fee | For residential accessory structures not exceeding 150 square feet and $5,000 and not requiring a final inspection (includes plan review fee) · $45.004 |
| Development Services Fee (with $45 accessory permit) | Flat fee | Development Services Fee · $15.00 · C & D Debris fee per permit · $25.004 |
| Residential accessory structures requiring only one inspection | Flat fee | For residential accessory structures requiring only one inspection (includes plan review fee) · $75.004 |
| Residential accessory structures requiring more than one inspection | Minimum fee | For residential accessory structures requiring more than one inspection · $112.50 or $33.75 per required inspection, whichever is greater4 |
All of Jacksonville's fee lines are on the Jacksonville permit page.
Inspections
Special areas and extra reviews
- Certificate of Appropriateness needed in historic districts/landmarks for exterior work and site work such as fencing, driveways and sheds5
Who to ask
City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division6
Building permits
- Website
- jacksonville.gov6
- Apply online
- jaxepics.coj.net6
- Phone
- (904) 255-85006
- [email protected]6
- Address
- Ed Ball Building, 2nd Floor, 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 322026
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.6
- Inspections
- Online via JaxEPICS or by phone 904-255-8500 (7 a.m.-4 p.m. workdays); scheduled for next business day7
Shed permit rules in other cities
Rules differ from city to city. Compare Jacksonville with 18 other cities on the national shed permit guide, or go straight to one:
- New York City, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Philadelphia, PA
- Austin, TX
Sources
- Residential PermitsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Residential (Single Family) Property Owner Obtained Permits: ShedsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Zoning FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)City of Jacksonville, Planning Department, Current Planning DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- City Fees (Categorized by Departments)City of Jacksonville, City Fees page (Building Inspection Division - Section 320.409)Checked November 7, 2026
- Certificate of Appropriateness ProcessCity of Jacksonville, Planning Department, Historic Preservation SectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Building Inspection DivisionCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Services ProvidedCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026