Haltom City, TX Accessory Structures: Shed Rules (2026)

Under the Haltom City Zoning Ordinance, residential accessory buildings such as storage sheds, playhouses, and detached workshops are allowed on single family residential lots subject to specific setback, size, and coverage limits. Typical setback rules call for a minimum of 3 feet from side and rear property lines, 10 feet from the main dwelling, and full compliance with the front yard setback (sheds are typically not allowed in the required front yard). The Building Department generally requires a building permit for accessory structures over 200 square feet; under that threshold a permit may not be required but zoning and setback rules still apply. Sheds must use durable materials consistent with residential standards; metal carport-style buildings placed as sheds must meet the same setbacks and be anchored. Maximum accessory building coverage is typically limited to a set percentage of the rear yard area; consult Planning and Zoning before installation. Sheds may not be used as habitable dwelling space, home occupations with customer traffic, or junk storage. Sheds placed in floodplain zones must be anchored and flood-vented under the citys FEMA-compliant floodplain management rules. Electrical service to sheds requires an electrical permit under the adopted NEC; plumbing requires a plumbing permit and licensed plumber.