{"id":11074,"date":"2023-10-23T12:34:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11074"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:33:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:33:41","slug":"do-i-need-a-permit-for-a-freestanding-carport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/do-i-need-a-permit-for-a-freestanding-carport\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Permit for a Freestanding Carport?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a vehicle owner, you want to protect your prized possession from the elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have a garage, or there isn’t any room in your existing garage for a second or third vehicle, <\/strong>a freestanding carport can be a great solution.<\/strong> But building a freestanding carport on your property comes with key considerations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will you need to get a permit? What are the regulations in your area?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure to address these questions head-on could lead to headaches, like fines, down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements vary greatly from state to state and city to city<\/strong>, meaning navigating the permitting process is rarely straightforward. But with the right information and preparation, you can construct a city-compliant and durable carport<\/strong> that protects your vehicles for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Freestanding Carport?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A freestanding carport is a standalone structure for vehicles that isn’t attached to your home or any other structure<\/em><\/strong>. Carports provide covered driveway parking<\/a> spots and are ideal for storing all types of vehicles, including seasonal and recreational vehicles like RVs<\/a> and boats<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freestanding carports come in various sizes, including single, double, and tandem<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re considering using a freestanding carport to store your vehicle(s), you can purchase a prebuilt one for easy installation<\/strong> and transportation or hire someone to build a permanent carport on your property<\/strong>. For a prebuilt carport, you can expect to spend about $2,000 to $7,000<\/a>, depending on the materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n

People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n

You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n

Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n