Penobscot County · Maine
Metal buildings in Hermon, ME.
We supply detached garages, barns, workshops and more across Hermon. Our work reaches from the Route 2 corridor to the farms near Hermon Pond, and anywhere else you’re building.
Front setback
40 ft
Side & rear
20 ft
Permit fee
$20 + 10¢/sq ft
Building code
MUBEC
From the Hermon Accessory Building Application (2026) and Land Use Code, Chapter 154.
What people build in Hermon
Hermon requires a permit for every accessory building.
Garages & barns
In the rural and residential zones: 40 feet from the front, 20 from the sides and rear.
Sheds, decks & pools
All need a Code Enforcement Officer permit.
Front setback
Measured from the road right-of-way.
Building code
Hermon enforces the state building code.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Hermon
Hermon’s rules focus on permits and setbacks.
AF, RA, RB zones
- Front 40 feet.
- Side and rear 20 feet.
RC zone
- Front 20 feet.
- Side and rear 5 feet.
Permit
- $20 plus 10¢ a square foot.
- Site plan with setbacks.
In Hermon, even a shed needs a permit. We’ll provide the drawings for it.
Village and commercial zones differ; we confirm by address. See all of Maine.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Hermon 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