Shed permit checklist — Burlington, Vermont
Assembled from Burlington’s own published permit rules. Every line below is quoted from a city document and linked to it. Nothing here is generated, estimated, or inferred from another jurisdiction.
Do you need a permit?
Burlington requires a permit for a shed.
Buildings of 24 square feet or less and no taller than 15 feet are exempt from the zoning permit requirement as long as they are located in compliance with applicable setbacks. This exemption is limited to 1 such structure, or multiple structures in aggregate up to 24 square feet, per property, and does not apply to properties located within the Special Flood Hazard Area. Children's play structures and seasonal skating rinks are also exempt.
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Sources
- shed — fee schedule ↗verified August 2026
Other permits Burlington publishes rules for
Listed because the city publishes a separate rule for each type — not because this project necessarily triggers one. Whether it does depends on your scope of work.
- Deck permit checklist
- Fence permit checklist
- Water heater permit checklist
- Re-roof permit checklist
- Retaining wall permit checklist
- Electrical work permit checklist
- General building work permit checklist
BuildSpec is a reference, not the authority having jurisdiction. Confirm requirements with Burlington before you build.