Shed Installation Permits in Manchester

Local Rule

City of Manchester Building Department; New Hampshire State Building Code (RSA 155-A)

Manchester generally requires a permit for a shed larger than 100 square feet; smaller sheds may be exempt from a building permit but must still comply with setback requirements. A deck attached to the home or raised more than 30 inches above grade requires a permit, needing a site plan showing footprint, dimensions, and distance to all property lines. Manchester charges a $25 non-refundable processing fee on permit applications, with additional fees based on project valuation for structures that require a full building permit. Setback requirements typically call for structures to sit at least 5 to 10 feet from side property lines and 20 to 25 feet from the rear line.

Source · Verified September 2026

Manchester Building Department

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How This Compares to Hillsborough County

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

Municipal — administered individually by each town/city; the

New Hampshire has no county-level building authority; permitting is handled entirely at the town or city level. The Town of Hillsborough, which shares its name with the county, requires a permit for sheds larger than 200 sq ft.

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