Shed permit rules in Bell County, TX — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Unincorporated Bell County has no zoning, so it sets no shed size or setback limits—only septic and platting rules apply. Inside Killeen, sheds follow the city code: structures are limited to 20 feet tall, and nothing over 80 square feet may sit inside a utility easement.
Because Texas counties cannot zone, Bell County does not regulate backyard sheds in unincorporated areas beyond floodplain, septic and subdivision rules. Inside a city, the city code controls. Killeen's Building Inspections require a plans review before a shed permit issues (about 10 days). Per city guidance, all sheds are limited to 20 feet in height and no structure over 80 square feet may be placed inside a utility easement. Killeen zoning section 31-901(c) exempts accessory buildings under 200 square feet from single-family design standards, but setbacks (sections 31-472 to 31-474) and permits can still apply. Verify with your city before installing.
Killeen code enforcement issues citations for sheds built without a required permit or placed inside utility easements; fines are set by municipal court. Unincorporated Bell County has no shed zoning enforcement.
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