Friggebod – what the rules look like today
The old friggebod rule (a permit-free garden building of 15 m²) no longer exists as a separate provision. A friggebod is now an outbuilding ("komplementbyggnad") covered by the same limits as other permit-free outbuildings. That means a building larger than 15 m² can be permit-free, as long as it fits within the plot's allowance.
Updated
House 6 × 3 m, 18 m², kitchen and toilet. Foundation and connections not included.
Before and after
| Former friggebod | Outbuilding since 1 Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Max 15 m² | Max 30.0 m² inside / 50.0 m² outside a detailed plan |
| Counts towards an allowance | No | Yes, 45 m² inside / 65 m² outside a detailed plan |
The former friggebod rule applied until 30 November 2025. The current limits come from Chapter 9, sections 4–5 PBL.
What does this mean for existing sheds?
Outbuildings already on the plot without a building permit count when the total building area is calculated. If you have an old 15 m² friggebod and want to add an 18 m² house inside a detailed plan, the total is 33 m², which fits within 45 m².
Living in a friggebod?
If a building is fitted out as a self-contained dwelling, it becomes a "komplementbostadshus" in the legal sense. Among other things it must then complement a one- or two-family home. Read about our 18 m² house as an insulated friggebod or the comparison with 15 sqm.
Sources (in Swedish): Boverket – komplementbyggnad · Government – new rules