Shed & Garage Permit Guides by Township
Do you need a permit for your shed or garage? Find your township below for local requirements, setbacks, fees, and the step-by-step application process.
Covering townships across PA, NJ, DE & MD
Rather have us handle the permit for you?
These guides are free to read. If you'd prefer not to sort it out yourself, our $25 permit review finds out whether your project can be permitted and exactly what your township requires — and we can prepare your township-ready plans. The $25 pays for that work and comes straight off your build when you move forward.
Building larger or double-wide? This part matters.
For simple, smaller buildings we handle the whole permit process for you. But for larger or double-wide structures — anything 16 ft wide and up — approval takes more legwork, and the single biggest thing that gets these across the finish line is you being willing to go to the township and talk with them personally. We prepare everything and coach you on exactly what to say, but a local homeowner advocating for their own project moves the needle in a way we simply can’t do remotely.
What a township prints on its paperwork doesn’t always reflect what they’ll actually approve in person — which is exactly why your involvement makes the difference on bigger builds. Think of it as a team effort: we do the heavy lifting, and your willingness to show up is often what gets a larger structure approved.
Double-wide / oversized reviews are $75 (vs $25 for standard single-wide builds) because they involve significantly more work. Just like the $25, that $75 credits straight to your build when you move forward.
Don't see your township?
We're adding townships regularly. Give us a call and we'll help you figure out exactly what permits you need.
Pennsylvania
Chester County
Caln Township
ZIP: 19320
Coatesville City
ZIP: 19320
Downingtown Borough
ZIP: 19335
East Brandywine Township
ZIP: 19335, 19320
East Fallowfield Township
ZIP: 19320, 19365
Highland Township
ZIP: 19344, 19335
Sadsbury Township
ZIP: 19365, 19369
Valley Township
ZIP: 19320
West Brandywine Township
ZIP: 19320, 19335
West Caln Township
ZIP: 19320, 19335, 19376
West Chester Borough
ZIP: 19380, 19382, 19383
West Nottingham Township
ZIP: 19362
Lancaster County
Lehigh County
State-Level Permit Guides
For general statewide rules before checking your specific township:
These guides are a helpful reference and may not reflect the most current township regulations. Fees, setbacks, and requirements change over time — always confirm the details directly with your township's zoning or code-enforcement office before starting your project. White Pine Structures is not responsible for permit application outcomes.