Northampton County · Pennsylvania
Metal buildings in Washington Township, PA.
We supply detached garages, pole barns, shops and more across Washington Township. Our work reaches from homesites near Bangor to rural acreage across the township, and anywhere else you’re building.
House 2,400 sq ft or less
Up to 1,200 sq ft
Larger house
Half the living area
Max height
20 ft
Setbacks
10 ft
From the Washington Township (Northampton County) Zoning Permit Application, Appendix A, revised November 2025.
What people build in Washington Township
Washington Township sizes accessory buildings by the house.
Detached garages
With a house of 2,400 sq ft or less, garages, barns and sheds can total 1,200 sq ft.
Larger homes
With a bigger house, accessory buildings can total half its living area.
Pole buildings
Garages and pole buildings of 1,000 sq ft or more need grading plans from a licensed professional.
Home businesses
No commercial use beyond a permitted home occupation.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Washington Township
Accessory buildings stay out of the front yard and 10 feet from the house and lot lines.
Size
- House of 2,400 sq ft or less: up to 1,200 sq ft.
- Larger house: up to 50% of the living area.
Height & placement
- Maximum 20 feet.
- Not in front of the house.
Setbacks
- 10 feet from the house and from side and rear lines.
- Not in drainage or utility easements.
In Washington Township, a big house means a big shop. A 3,000 sq ft house allows 1,500 sq ft of accessory buildings, room for a 30 by 50. We’ll run your numbers.
Grading plans are reviewed by the township engineer; we coordinate with your engineer. See all of Pennsylvania.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Washington 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