Shed Installation Permits in Broken Arrow

Local Rule

City of Broken Arrow Building Inspections Division; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) minimum code, Broken Arrow local amendment

Broken Arrow is one of a small number of Oklahoma cities, along with Midwest City, that requires a permit for all storage sheds regardless of size or how the shed is mounted, departing from the 200-square-foot statewide exemption most Oklahoma cities follow. Any shed must still be anchored to resist 120 mph winds after placement, and setback rules apply on top of the permit requirement. Applications go through the city's Building Inspections Division as part of a broader site plan review that also covers decks, pools, and accessory dwelling units.

Source · Verified September 2026

Broken Arrow Building Department

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How This Compares to Tulsa County

Broken Arrow's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Tulsa County Inspections Department

County's own PDF confirms textually: "Tulsa County issues building permits for the unincorporated areas only. Permits are required for all property improvements including...construction of outbuildings" no size exemption stated, nearly identical wording to Oklahoma County's own guide. Distinctively, Tulsa's soils (Permian Red Bed clay and loess) are highly expansive, pushing typical footing depths to 18-24 inches and requiring a soil report or certified geotech opinion ($800-2,500) for structures with structural footings.

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