Shed permit rules in Honolulu, HI — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Honolulu allows one-story detached storage sheds of up to 120 square feet on residential lots without a building permit under ROH Ch. 18. Larger structures require a building permit and must conform to zoning setbacks under ROH Ch. 21.
ROH § 18-3.1(b)(16) exempts one-story detached buildings accessory to Group R-3 (residential) occupancies used as tool sheds, storage sheds, or playhouses from building permit requirements when the aggregate floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m²). Sheds exceeding 120 square feet require a building permit from the DPP. All accessory structures must comply with ROH Ch. 21 Land Use Ordinance setback and height standards for the applicable zoning district; standard residential side and rear yard setbacks are 5 feet. Contact DPP for district-specific rules.
Building without a required permit may result in stop-work orders, fines, and mandatory removal. Zoning violations are subject to DPP enforcement action.
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