Shed permit rules in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County requires a development permit for sheds in unincorporated areas (any structure with a roof and one wall). Properties in or within 100 feet of the floodplain have additional requirements. A notarized acknowledgment is required for detached structures not connected to water/sewer.
All sheds in unincorporated Montgomery County require a development permit from the Environmental Health / Permitting office. Sheds must have a separate permit from any main structure. A notarized 'Acknowledgement — No Water/Sewer & Not Commercial' must be signed by the property owner if the shed is detached and not connected to utilities. Properties in the floodplain require floodplain review; all floodplain structures must be elevated to at least 2 feet above Base Flood Elevation. Construction must begin within 180 days of permit issuance or a non-structure permit is needed. Permit office: 936-539-7839.
Unpermitted structure: retroactive permit with penalty. Non-compliant setback: modification or removal.
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