City of Wilmington, NC

Shed permits in City of Wilmington

Confirm accessory-structure building and zoning review

The City requires proposed structures to meet Land Development Code requirements before applying for a building permit. No shed size exemption was verified; confirm county building and City zoning review.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with City of Wilmington Zoning/DPS and New Hanover County Department of Permits & Inspections before work begins.

Required permits and fees

County building permit — Confirm based on size and construction (Confirm with office)
City zoning/site review — Confirm placement and LDC compliance (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm site plan and construction/anchoring details.

Setback rules

Confirm LDC setbacks and accessory-structure placement.

Required inspections

Confirm foundation/anchoring and final inspections

Issuing authority

City of Wilmington Zoning/DPS and New Hanover County Department of Permits & Inspections

Confirm with office

Official source: City of Wilmington — Build structure or addition