Shed Installation Permits in Clearwater

Local Rule

City of Clearwater Development Services, Building Division; Clearwater Community Development Code Section 3-202; City of Clearwater Shed Permit Application Checklist

Clearwater exempts sheds of 100 square feet or less from a building permit, per the city's own Shed Permit Application Checklist; even an exempt shed must meet setback and height requirements, and sheds over 200 square feet face additional restrictions. Accessory structures like sheds and detached garages are generally allowed closer to rear and side property lines than the primary structure, often as little as 5 feet, but must not encroach on utility or drainage easements.

Source · Verified September 2026

Clearwater Building Department

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How This Compares to Pinellas County

Clearwater's own rule is shown above (No permit under 100 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services (Se

The shed must also be under 10 ft tall. Fences under 6 ft do not need a building permit either, though a zoning clearance may still apply.

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