Accessory Structures in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Winston-Salem exempts sheds and other small structures from a building permit if the total cost of construction is $5,000 or less and the work skips load-bearing, plumbing, electrical or HVAC changes.
Winston-Salem Shed Permit Threshold
Some RestrictionsWinston-Salem Code of Ordinances § 10-2(a)
No person shall commence or proceed with: (1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal or demolition of any building or structure...without first securing from the inspections division any and all permits required by the state building code...No permit...shall be required for any construction, installation, repair, replacement or alteration costing...
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