Rent out your shed.
€880/yr on average.
Outdoor timber or metal shed, usually 5–10 m². Best for renter items that don't mind ambient temperatures and weather-sealed conditions. Most shed bookings are short to medium term — 3–9 months at a steady monthly rate.
Average annual earnings — shed
Net of Packhood's 5% host commission · paid via Stripe Connect on the 1st of every month.
What renters use sheds for
Bicycles + scooters
Year-round bookings from city commuters with no off-street parking. Predictable €25–€45/mo, low-touch.
Garden tools + bulky kit
Allotment renters, hobby gardeners and households with no garage store wheelbarrows, lawnmowers and tools.
Camping + outdoor gear
Tents, kayaks, surfboards, paddle-boards — kit that's used seasonally and otherwise needs out-of-the-way space.
Small business overflow
Tradespeople and gardening businesses store off-season tools, signage, marketing kit at half the rate of commercial self-storage.
Festival + event prep
Stage managers and event planners use sheds for short, seasonal gear runs (3–6 months).
First €14,000 a year is tax-free under Rent-a-Room relief.
First €14,000/yr in qualifying rent-a-room income is tax-free.
Source: Revenue.ie ↗ · Packhood is not a tax adviser; consult an accountant if you approach the threshold.
List your shed in 12 minutes
Snap photos
Inside, outside, the access route, the lock. We auto-enhance and tag them.
Verify ID
Stripe Connect handles the KYC. Verified hosts can publish; renters trust the address is real.
Set a price
Or let Smart Pricing read 1,800+ comparables on your street and adjust weekly.
Get paid
First booking usually arrives in 6–14 days in active cities. Payments hit your bank on the 1st.
FAQ — renting out your shed
Does my shed need to be lockable?
Yes — a working external lock is required. Renters' items must be securable; the listing form asks for a photo of the lock. Padlocks, deadlocks, and combination locks are all fine.
What about damp + condensation?
Sheds with chronic damp are not eligible — disclose any damp history in the listing and renters will know what items are appropriate. Most sheds are fine for tools, garden kit and metal/plastic items.
Will renters need to come into my garden?
Yes — they'll access the shed itself. Set access hours and rules in the listing (e.g. "side gate, 09:00–18:00 weekdays"). Most shed hosts coordinate access by message before each visit.
Can I store my own things in the shed too?
Yes — most shed hosts mark off the rental footprint with shelving or chalk lines; renter items stay in their footprint and yours stay in yours. Document this in the listing photos.
How often will my shed book?
Sheds in active urban areas (Dublin city, Manchester city centre, Amsterdam Centrum) book within 2–4 weeks. Suburban sheds typically take 4–8 weeks, with bookings tending to be 6+ months once they land.
Ready to list your shed?
Most hosts publish their first listing in under 15 minutes.