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Instant HOA-ready shed plans

Design around your HOA requirements, match the character of your home, and get a clear drawing package for architectural review in minutes.

What customers say

Exterior rendering of a dark gray shed with a hip roof and inverse gable
Interior framing rendering facing the shed double doors and windows
Exposed wall and roof framing rendering for the inverse-gable shed
Dimensioned roof framing plan for the inverse-gable hip roof

“The ability to create renderings and make adjustments is invaluable and not available anywhere I have searched.”

Virginia Beach, VA
Exterior rendering of the compact blue lean-to garden shed with open double doors
Interior rendering of the lean-to shed looking toward its side window
Interior rendering of the custom shelving along the right side of the shed
Dimensioned front elevation of the lean-to shed and double doors

Yard tools and garden shed, designed around strict HOA height guidelines

Montgomery County, TX
Exterior rendering of the completed low-profile hip-roof shed design
Interior framing rendering of the shed with its six-foot door
Dimensioned front elevation of the HOA-compliant shed
Dimensioned side elevation of the HOA-compliant shed

A low hip roof and 6-foot door keep this custom shed within a strict 8-foot HOA height limit.

What your HOA wants to see on the plans

Requirements vary by association, but architectural committees typically want the proposed location, dimensions, appearance, and exterior selections documented clearly.

HomeCat can also coordinate foundation, anchoring, drainage, grading, lighting, and utility information when those details apply.

Site plan showing a shed, house, property lines, and measured setbacks

Site or plot plan

Property lines, the house, easements, setbacks, and the proposed shed location.

Dimensioned roof plan for a backyard shed

Dimensions and roof information

Footprint, square footage, width, length, wall height, total height, and roof pitch.

Front elevation drawing of a backyard shed

Exterior elevations

Views of each relevant side showing the shape, openings, heights, roof, and grade.

Exterior rendering showing the siding, trim, roof, doors, and windows of a shed

Materials and finishes

Siding, trim, roofing, paint or stain colours, doors, windows, and exterior details.

Design around the rules that matter

Bring the HOA requirements, the property, and the appearance of your home into one coordinated shed design.

Start with your HOA requirements

Upload the covenants, architectural guidelines, application form, survey, or review comments you already have.

Match the house

Add photos of your home so the shed can follow its architectural style, exterior materials, roof, trim, and colours.

Design within the limits

Coordinate the footprint, square footage, wall height, total height, roof pitch, and required setbacks.

Show how it fits the property

Locate the house, shed, property lines, easements, setbacks, and other relevant site conditions clearly.

Review the exterior before submitting

See the roof form, siding, trim, doors, windows, finishes, and overall appearance together in 3D.

Keep revisions coordinated

If the architectural committee requests a change, update the design and drawings from the same project.

From HOA guidelines to a review-ready plan

  1. 1

    Describe the shed and property

    Start with the address, approximate size, preferred style, and any known height, setback, or placement limits.

  2. 2

    Add the HOA rules and house photos

    Upload the architectural guidelines, covenants, survey, application, and exterior photos once your project opens.

  3. 3

    Review the coordinated design

    Check the shed in 3D while HomeCat coordinates its size, location, roof, materials, colours, doors, and windows.

  4. 4

    Export the drawings for review

    Use the applicable site plan, elevations, dimensions, finish information, and construction drawings in your submission.

Shed exterior coordinated to match a residential home
Match the home, not just the measurementsRoof form, siding, trim, colours, doors, and windows can be reviewed together.

Shed designs shaped by HOA requirements

See how real height, placement, appearance, and review requirements became coordinated designs and drawings.

Low-profile shed designed around an HOA height restrictionA shed designed around an 8-foot HOA limitA low hip roof, compact wall height, and measured elevations made a strict visibility rule clear before construction.Read the story →Compact navy shed designed for a narrow residential side yardAn HOA-ready shed fitted into a tight side yardThe property envelope shaped the footprint, roof, access, storage, and drawings used for review.Read the story →Custom backyard shed with a carefully coordinated roof designA custom roof documented for HOA reviewMeasured elevations communicated the exterior profile, roof geometry, openings, and overall design.Read the story →

Why HOAs review backyard structures

Architectural standards help communities preserve a consistent appearance, protect sightlines and drainage, respect setbacks and utilities, and apply the same written process to every owner.

Building before approval can lead to stop-work requests or owner-paid changes. Clear plans help resolve the important decisions before materials arrive.