City Guide · Verified 2026
Shed Installation Permits in El Paso
Local Rule
City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department; El Paso Building Code exemption list
A one-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage shed, playhouse, or similar use is exempt from a building permit in El Paso provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet, per the city's own Building Code exemption list. Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding hazardous liquids, and water tanks supported directly on grade up to 5,000 gallons, are separately exempt. Applications and plans are submitted through the One Stop Shop at 811 Texas Ave.
Source · Verified September 2026
El Paso Building Department
Office: Development Services / One Stop Shop
Address: 811 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 212-0104
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to El Paso County
El Paso's own rule is shown above (No permit under 120 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
El Paso County — no legal authority to issue building permit
County's own Permits page states textually: "The State of Texas does not allow the County to issue building permits nor do we have zoning authority or perform environmental reviews." Residents in unincorporated areas are directed to contact Emergency Service District (ESD) #1 or #2 for building guidance instead, an unusual delegation to fire/emergency districts rather than a standard county building department. This is among the clearest "no authority" statements found across Texas counties in this project (more categorical than Tarrant or Bexar). The City of El Paso (separate jurisdiction) exempts sheds up to 120 sq ft.
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FAQs
Which department handles Shed Installation permits in El Paso?
City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department; El Paso Building Code exemption list handles Shed Installation permits in El Paso.
Is El Paso different from El Paso County on Shed Installation?
Yes. El Paso's rule is "No permit under 120 sqft", while El Paso County in general is "Not required". See the full breakdown of each below.
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