I Need A Shed Built. There are a few times when you may need a permit for a shed. I just recently bought this little used shed that needed rebuilding and spent quite a bit of money to do that.
Whether your shed needs a building permit or not, it must comply with local zoning codes.
It makes loading and unloading of heavy equipment from your shed or garage safe and easy thereby reducing the risk of accidents. In most areas, you generally do not need a building permit for a small shed, such as a 6×8 or an 8×10. So, here's a list of the shed building tools you can divvy out to family and friends. The photo on the left shows a great example of what a poor foundation and time can do to.