City Guide · Verified 2026
Shed Installation Permits in Richmond
Local Rule
City of Richmond Planning and Development Review; Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) Section 108
Richmond follows the uniform statewide standard: a one-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage shed, playhouse, or similar use does not require a building permit if the building area is 256 square feet or less and the structure is not classified as a Group F-1 or H occupancy. A zoning permit is still typically required to confirm setback compliance even for a building-permit-exempt shed, and structures in the required front yard are prohibited. Richmond is an independent city with no surrounding county; sheds must generally sit at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines.
Source · Verified September 2026
Richmond Building Department
Office: City of Richmond Permits and Inspections Division
Address: 900 E. Broad St., Room 110, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 646-6340
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
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FAQs
Which department handles Shed Installation permits in Richmond?
City of Richmond Planning and Development Review; Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) Section 108 handles Shed Installation permits in Richmond.
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