Monmouth County · New Jersey
Metal buildings in Howell Township, NJ.
We supply detached garages, shops, pole barns and more across Howell Township. Our work reaches from suburban neighborhoods to larger lots in the township’s agricultural zones, and anywhere else you’re building.
Setback, lots over 10,000 sq ft
Equal to height
Setback, smaller lots
5 ft
Small sheds
Zero setback
Front yard
Not allowed
From the Howell Township Code, Chapter 188, Section 188-11, amended April 2021.
What people build in Howell Township
Howell ties accessory setbacks to building height.
Detached garages
On lots over 10,000 sq ft, a 16-foot garage sits 16 feet from the side and rear lines.
Shops
Taller shops sit farther back: a 20-foot shop needs 20 feet.
Storage sheds
Sheds up to 120 sq ft and 8 feet tall can sit on the line, two per property.
Small lots
On lots under 10,000 sq ft, accessory buildings sit 5 feet from the lines.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Howell Township
Howell keeps accessory buildings out of every front yard.
Setbacks
- Lots over 10,000 sq ft: equal to the building’s height.
- Smaller lots: 5 feet.
Timing
- No accessory permit before the house permit.
- The house is built first or alongside.
Attached garages
- Follow the house’s setbacks.
- Count as part of the house.
In Howell, the taller the building, the farther from the line. A 14-foot garage needs 14 feet; a 20-foot shop needs 20. We’ll find the height that fits your lot.
Coverage limits vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of New Jersey.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Howell Township 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