There are lots of points to consider and questions to ask before you add a new premium pre-built storage shed to your property. Like, should you finance your structure? Is your homeowner’s association (HOA) going to make the process difficult for you? Or, will you need a building permit for your shed construction or installation?
In fact, we recently published a blog post covering most of the decision points you’ll need to have worked out before you schedule shed delivery. We encourage you to go back and check that out or get in touch with us here at Sun Rise Sheds with your specific questions.
One question we often hear from new shed shoppers is whether they’ll need a permit to build a structure, and if so, what are the typical costs associated with permitting.
The short answer? It depends.
Before you purchase your new shed, you’ll need to make a phone call or visit your local City Hall or government office to get specific info on building permit fees and rules. The good news is that this is not typically difficult to do. And, if you’re building a smaller-sized shed, you may not need to go through a formal permit process at all.
Let’s look at the rules for building “accessory structures”—aka a garden shed, storage shed, or another type of shed building—within the City of Des Moines, which is where many of our customers reside.
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