Bryan, TX Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Bryan, TX, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Permit-exempt size
- Up to 120 sq ft
- Exempt sheds per lot
- One only
- No utilities allowed
- Water, sewer, gas, electric
- Late-permit penalty
- 2x normal fee
- Governing code
- City of Bryan Code § 14-47
Summary
Bryan exempts one detached accessory structure under 120 square feet per residential lot from a building permit, if it meets siting rules.
1.Other than storm shelters, one single-story detached accessory structure per residential lot, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure complies with all of the following: a.The accessory structure is not located in a flood plain, any public utility easement, and/or surface drainage easements. b.The accessory structure is not permanently affixed to the ground. c.The accessory structure is not provided with utilities (sewer, water, gas or electricity).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Under Bryan's amended residential code, a homeowner may put up one single-story detached shed per lot without a building permit if its floor area stays at or under 120 square feet, it isn't a storm shelter, isn't bolted to a permanent foundation, and carries no water, sewer, gas, or electric hookups. Sheds within 7.5 feet of the house must meet the house's setbacks; a second shed on the same lot always needs a permit. Go over 120 square feet, or add plumbing or wiring, and the shed falls under normal building-permit review by the Development Services Department's Building Services Division.
Violations & Fines
Building without a required permit doubles the standard permit fee under Section 108.6, and the city can order the work stopped or the structure removed until it's permitted and inspected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small backyard shed in Bryan?
What if my shed is bigger than 120 square feet?
Sources & Official References
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