Outdoor structures in Belton, MO
Belton garages up to 800 square feet, sheds to 200, built right.
Detached garages, sheds, shops, and accessory dwelling units built on site in Belton, with the city's rear-yard and size rules designed in from the start.
Belton has housing from every era: 1950s and 60s neighborhoods near the historic downtown, 1980s and 90s subdivisions, and new construction along the south corridor. The older lots often have a single-car garage on borrowed time, and the newer ones were built without much storage at all. Both are good candidates for a detached garage or a shop.
The city is specific about accessory buildings: rear yard only, off the easements, no taller than the house, and clear size caps for sheds and garages. Belton also adopted an accessory dwelling unit ordinance in 2021. We design to those rules before the quote is final, so the permit is a formality.
What we build in Belton
Every structure below is priced online for a level, accessible lot and confirmed with a site visit. The notes are specific to Belton.
Detached GaragesFrom $38,900Up to 800 square feet or 5 percent of the lot, whichever is larger, with a hard-paved driveway to it.See models
ShedsFrom $6,900Permit over 120 square feet, capped at 200. Our smaller shed models are built for exactly this window.See models
ADUsFrom $89,900Allowed since 2021 under the same setbacks and coverage as any accessory building, on a permanent foundation, matched to the house.See models
ShopsFrom $26,900Where the lot allows it, a workshop follows the same rear-yard and coverage rules as a garage.See models
Backyard OfficesFrom $17,900A small insulated studio fits the rear yard of most Belton lots without touching the size caps.See models
Custom BuildingsCustom quoteFor the south Belton new-construction lots and the acreage on the edges of town.See models
Permits
Permits in Belton
Belton's Unified Development Code sets clear rules for accessory structures in residential districts. What the city publishes:
We prepare the drawings, file the application, and schedule the inspections. You sign, we do the rest.
| Sheds | A permit is required over 120 square feet, and sheds cannot exceed 200 square feet. |
|---|---|
| Detached garages | Up to 800 square feet or 5 percent of the lot area, whichever is greater. A garage facing the street sits at least 25 feet from the right-of-way, with a hard-paved driveway. |
| Placement | All detached accessory structures go in the rear yard, not in the side or front yard, never on a drainage, utility, or access easement, and no taller than the house. |
| Carports | Temporary detached metal carports are not permitted. |
| ADUs | Allowed under Ordinance 2021-4672. Same setbacks and lot coverage as other accessory structures, not larger or taller than the house, compatible materials, a permanent foundation, a separate posted address, and parking per the city code. |
Source: City of Belton, Accessory Structures guide, and Ordinance 2021-4672. Verified September 2026. Rules change; we confirm current requirements for your address before the quote is final.
Where we build in Belton
Belton neighborhoods we work in include:
- Belton West
- The historic downtown area
- The south Belton new-construction corridor
- 1980s and 90s subdivisions between them
- Acreage lots on the edges of town
Models that fit Belton lots
Configure size and add-ons for a live ballpark, then add it to your cart to request a site visit in Belton.
The Outfitter
Two-car garage with carriage doors and a gable dormer.
The Garden
Classic gable shed with double doors and a gable vent.
The Blackwood
One-bedroom cottage ADU with a front porch.
Questions from Belton homeowners
How big can a shed be in Belton?
Belton caps storage sheds at 200 square feet, and anything over 120 square feet needs a permit. The shed has to sit in the rear yard and off any easement. Our smaller shed models are built to that window, and we file the permit.
How big can a detached garage be in Belton?
Up to 800 square feet or 5 percent of the lot area, whichever is greater, no taller than the house, in the rear yard, with a hard-paved driveway. A garage facing the street has to sit at least 25 feet from the right-of-way. We confirm the lot math at the site visit.
Can I build an ADU in Belton?
Yes. Belton adopted an accessory dwelling unit ordinance in November 2021. The unit follows the same setbacks and coverage rules as other accessory buildings, cannot be larger or taller than the house, needs a permanent foundation and compatible materials, and gets its own posted address.
How soon can you get to Belton?
About 20 to 25 minutes from our Lee's Summit shop. Configure a model for a ballpark price and request a site visit from the cart.
Nearby service areas
Raymore, MOLee's Summit, MOKansas City, MO All service areas
Ready to build something that lasts?
Tell us what you want to build. We will review your property, walk through the options, and put together a clear quote. No obligation.