Shed Installation Permits in Irving

Local Rule

City of Irving Inspections Department; City of Irving adopted International Residential Code — exact shed-specific threshold not confirmed with a primary citation

Irving is reported to require a permit for a detached storage building over 120 square feet; even smaller sheds may need one if placed within a setback or easement. Accessory buildings, including sheds, arbors, and pergolas, are listed among the structures that commonly require a permit in the city's own construction guidance. Applications are handled through the Inspections Department at 825 W. Irving Blvd., with same-day or next-day issuance typical for simple permits like sheds.

Source · Verified September 2026

Irving Building Department

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How This Compares to Dallas County

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

Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DU

Unincorporated Dallas County rules are generally less restrictive than the City of Dallas's own Chapter 52 (which exempts utility buildings under 200 sq ft without utilities); county rules commonly follow the ~200 sq ft threshold as well, though DUAS is the authority to confirm specifics for a given property.

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