Kenai Peninsula · Alaska
Metal buildings in Homer, AK.
We supply detached garages, shops, aircraft hangars and more across Homer. Our work reaches from the Spit to the benches above Kachemak Bay, and anywhere else you’re building.
Road setback
20 ft
Side setback, 1 story
5 ft
Height limit
35 ft
Lot without utilities
40,000 sq ft
From the Homer City Code, Chapter 21.12, Rural Residential District.
What people build in Homer
Homer ties side setbacks to building height.
Garages & shops
20 feet from the road; 5 feet from other lines for one story, up to 8 feet for two and a half.
Outbuildings
Can use a quarter of a side or rear yard, not the front, and sit 5 feet from the house.
Fishing gear & boats
Personal commercial fishing gear and boats up to 36 feet can be stored 5 feet from the lines.
Stables
Private stables are allowed; animals stay 100 feet from a neighbor’s home.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Homer
Homer’s rules focus on size and use.
Lot size
- 40,000 sq ft without water or sewer.
- 10,000 sq ft with both.
Larger storage
- Boats over 36 feet need a permit.
- So does heavy equipment.
Order
- The house comes first.
- No outbuilding before the main building.
In Homer, a two-story shop sits 7 feet from the side line. A one-story one can sit at 5.
Homer is rewriting its zoning code; we confirm by address. See all of Alaska.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Homer project.
Tell us what you’re planning and where you’re building. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
- Tell us what and whereSend us the size, how you’ll use the building and the address.
- We check the siteWe confirm who permits the address and which code and loads apply.
- You get a clear recommendationWe recommend the frame that fits and price it against the alternatives.
Or call
417-218-8348