Shed Permit Requirements in Irving, TX

Based on City of Irving published sources. Confirm with Inspections Department before you build.

Do you need a permit?

Only for sheds with any dimension greater than 6 feet.

Any accessory building with a width, depth, or height greater than 6 feet requires a permit [1](https://irvingtx.gov/corecode/storage/uber_resource/uploaded_pdfs/corecode/Accessory%20Building%20Guidelines%20-%20RES_202306141620148216_1542.pdf).
Detached sheds must be located on or behind the front building wall [5](https://irvingtx.gov/corecode/storage/uber_resource/uploaded_pdfs/corecode/CLEAN%20WS%203.1%20Accessory%20buildings%20FINAL%20ORD3-3-23.doc_5265.pdf).
Total accessory footprint on lots under 0.5 acres cannot exceed 25% of the house footprint or 250 sq ft [4](https://irvingtx.gov/corecode/storage/uber_resource/uploaded_pdfs/corecode/PD%20%20Accessory%20Structures%202%2023%202023_5149.pdf).

The Inspections Department oversees all residential building, electrical, and plumbing permits.
Applications are submitted online via the My Government Online (MGO) portal.
Homeowners with a homestead exemption can perform their own work with a permit.

Check with the city if your shed counts toward the maximum of two allowed accessory buildings.
Include foundation plans even for portable buildings if they require anchoring.

Inspections Department · 825 W. Irving Blvd, 2nd Floor, Irving, TX 75060 · 972-721-2371 · irving-permits@irvingtx.gov

Only applies inside Irving city limits. Neighboring cities and unincorporated Dallas County have their own rules.