City Guide · Verified 2026
Shed Installation Permits in Lincoln
Local Rule
Lincoln-Lancaster County Building and Safety Department; Lincoln Municipal Code Section 20.12.035 (amendment to IRC R105.2)
Lincoln amended IRC Section R105.2 so that the only permit-exempt detached accessory structure is a playhouse up to 65 square feet; a storage shed of any size, even a modest 10-by-12, requires a building permit and site plan in Lincoln, unlike most Nebraska cities that follow the standard 120- to 200-square-foot exemption. Fences 7 feet or less do not require a building permit under the same local code. Lincoln also requires a permit for every deck regardless of size, a stricter posture than the plain state baseline.
Source · Verified September 2026
Lincoln Building Department
Office: Lincoln-Lancaster County Building and Safety Department
Address: 555 S. 10th St., Suite 203, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 441-7521
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
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FAQs
Which department handles Shed Installation permits in Lincoln?
Lincoln-Lancaster County Building and Safety Department; Lincoln Municipal Code Section 20.12.035 (amendment to IRC R105.2) handles Shed Installation permits in Lincoln.
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