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HOA Shed Request Letter

Fill in the highlighted fields to create an HOA shed request letter that describes the size, materials, location and screening of your storage building. It is free and needs no account: copy the finished letter or download it as a Word file.

[Date]

[Name of Homeowners Association]
Attn: Architectural Review Committee
[Association Address]

Re: Request to install a storage shed, [Your Property Address]

Dear Architectural Review Committee,

I request approval to install a storage shed at [Your Property Address]. The shed is a [Shed Type and Model] measuring [Dimensions], with a height of [Height]. It will be [Exterior Material and Color], with a [Roof Material and Color] roof, so that it matches [Matching Feature, for example "the siding and roof of my house"].

The shed will be located [Location on Lot], at least [Setback Distance] from the property lines, and screened from view by [Screening Plan]. It will sit on [Foundation Type] and will be used for [Intended Use, for example "garden tools and lawn equipment"].

I have attached [Attachments, for example "a site plan, a photo of the model and a materials sample"]. I will obtain any permits required by [Local Authority] and will not start work until I receive your written approval.

Please send your decision to [Email or Mailing Address] by [Response Date].

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Property Address]
[Phone or Email]
[Signature]

What this letter does

An HOA shed request letter asks for permission to place a storage building on your lot. Many declarations restrict sheds or accessory structures by size, height, materials, visibility from the street and distance from property lines. A request that addresses each of these shows the committee that the shed will fit the community.

What committees check

  • Size and height limits in the documents.
  • Matching materials and colors, often with the main house.
  • Placement: behind the house, away from easements, and screened from neighbors and the street.
  • Foundation and anchoring.
  • Use, since some documents bar living or business use.
  • Local permit and setback rules, which may be separate.

What to include

  • Dimensions and a photo or drawing.
  • Materials and colors, with samples.
  • A site plan with measurements.
  • Screening plan.
  • Permit commitment.
  • A promise to wait for written approval.

If the answer is no

If the documents prohibit sheds, you may ask for a variance or choose a smaller or differently placed structure. A denial should come in writing with the reason, and you can HOA Violation Appeal Letter. The general architectural request letter explains the process. The committee answers with an HOA approval letter or an HOA denial letter, and can you appeal an HOA decision explains the next steps.

Common questions

Do I need HOA approval for a small shed?

Often yes. Even small structures can require approval, and some declarations ban them. Check the size limits in your documents.

Does a city permit replace HOA approval?

No. The city and the HOA review different things, and you may need both.

This page gives general information and sample wording. It is not legal advice, and requirements differ by state and by association.