Shed Installation Permits in Chandler

Local Rule

City of Chandler Development Services Department; Chandler local IRC/IBC adoption — sources conflict on the exact figure

Chandler is reported to exempt a shed under 120 square feet and less than 7 feet tall from a building permit; at least one other source instead describes a 200-square-foot threshold for the city, so this figure carries some uncertainty. Chandler's own detached buildings and structures chart notes a distinct 7-foot height category with its own overhang and setback rules. A licensed contractor is required to obtain a permit under Arizona Revised Statutes 32-1121A. Chandler's Development Services front counter (480-782-3050) can confirm the exact current threshold before a project begins.

Source · Verified September 2026

Chandler Building Department

Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.

How This Compares to Maricopa County

Chandler's own rule is shown above (No permit under 120 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Maricopa County Planning & Development

Unincorporated Maricopa County allows residents to build detached, single-story, non-habitable accessory structures up to 200 square feet without a building permit. The structure must be entirely free of electrical, plumbing, or mechanical connections. Note that this exemption applies strictly to unincorporated areas, and incorporated cities within the county may enforce their own distinct thresholds and zoning requirements.

See the full county page

Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

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