Customized to your needs
Choose the footprint, roof, foundation, siding, doors, windows, colors, and interior layout that work for you.
Instant permit-ready shed plans
Customize a shed for your property and get coordinated, permit-ready drawings in minutes, with local zoning requirements checked automatically.
Instant shed plans, made for your property
HomeCat turns the shed you want into a coordinated design and drawing package ready for construction, permitting, or HOA approval.
Designed for your property
HomeCat coordinates shed dimensions, overall height, setbacks, access, and placement with the space available in your yard.
Zoning checked automatically
Add your location and HomeCat checks the property rules that can affect shed size, height, use, and placement.
Permit- and HOA-ready plans
Get a coordinated drawing package for permit or HOA review, including the site plan when the project needs one.
See it before you build
Review the shed in 3D while you refine the layout, openings, materials, and details before committing to construction.
Drawings and material planning
Carry one design into floor plans, elevations, foundation and framing drawings, plus material and cost-planning inputs.
Example plans for shed permits
See how exterior design, wall framing, and roof framing come together in a clear shed permit drawing package.
How to design your own shed plan with HomeCat
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Describe the shed you want
Start with a popular plan or tell HomeCat the size, use, roof style, and look you have in mind.
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Add your property
Enter the project location so the design can account for zoning, setbacks, height limits, and permit requirements.
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Customize every detail
Adjust the footprint, foundation, doors, windows, siding, roofing, and layout while reviewing the shed in 3D.
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Get your plan package
Save the final design and get coordinated drawings for construction, permitting, or HOA approval.
Shed plans FAQ
What size shed should I choose?
Start with what needs to fit inside and the space available on your property. Small sheds suit tools and bikes, medium sheds add a mower or workbench, and larger sheds can support a workshop, office, gym, or substantial storage.
Do I need a permit to build a shed?
Permit rules are set locally and can depend on floor area, height, use, foundation, utilities, and placement. HomeCat checks the property’s zoning requirements and flags items that still need attention.
What is included in a complete shed plan?
Depending on the project, a complete package can include a site plan, floor plans, elevations, foundation details, floor and wall framing, roof framing, construction notes, and material information.
Can HomeCat create plans for HOA approval?
Yes. HomeCat can prepare drawings that clearly communicate the shed’s dimensions, height, roof, exterior materials, colors, openings, and property placement for HOA review.
Can I customize one of the shed plans shown above?
Yes. Use an available plan as a starting point, then change the size, roof, foundation, doors, windows, siding, colors, and other details to fit your property and intended use.
Which shed foundation should I use?
The right foundation depends on shed size, soil, slope, climate, intended use, and local rules. Common options include gravel with skids, concrete blocks or piers, helical piles, and slabs.