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Agricultural pole barns around Spokane

From small acreage near Mead and Deer Park to working farmland on the Palouse edge south of town, a pole barn is the go-to building for keeping hay, equipment and animals out of the weather. Describe what you need to store or shelter and a local builder will follow up with a free written estimate.

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Covered under agricultural pole barns

  • Hay and feed storage barns
  • Machine sheds and equipment storage
  • Open-sided loafing sheds and lean-tos
  • Horse barns with stalls and tack rooms
  • Livestock shelters
  • Gravel or concrete floors
  • Ventilation and natural light

Planning an ag building

  • Size for the equipment: measure your widest and tallest machine and plan door openings with room to spare.
  • Airflow: hay storage and animal housing need ventilation to control moisture and heat.
  • Drainage: set the pad so snowmelt and spring rain run away from the building, not into it.
  • Room to grow: lean-tos and future additions are easy to plan into a post-frame design.

Horse barns

Horse barns usually add stalls, a tack room, an aisle wide enough to work in and good ventilation. Talk through the number of stalls, the floor, water and power, and how you want hay and bedding stored. Some owners pair the barn with a covered riding area later.

Permits for agricultural buildings

Some agricultural buildings are treated differently from shops and garages when it comes to permits, but the rules depend on how the property is zoned and how the building is used. Always confirm with Spokane County or your city before you build. See pole barn permits in Spokane.

Agricultural Pole Barns in Spokane, WA

Available across Spokane, with requests from Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, Cheney, Mead, Millwood, Otis Orchards, Greenacres, Medical Lake, Deer Park welcome. See areas served.

Frequently asked questions

Do agricultural pole barns need a permit in Spokane County?

Some may qualify for different treatment, but it depends on zoning and use. Check with Spokane County Building & Planning before you build. See our permit overview.

Can you build on rural or sloped land?

Often, yes. Builders look at access, slope, soil and drainage on the site visit. Mention the lot conditions in your notes.

Should a hay barn have a concrete floor?

Not always. Many hay barns use compacted gravel with pallets or a raised base to keep hay off the ground. The builder can explain the trade-offs for your use.

Related reading

Pole Barn Permits in Spokane and Spokane CountyA general overview of when a pole barn or post-frame building needs a permit in the City of Spokane, Spokane County and nearby cities, and what to ask first.Pole Barn Cost in Spokane, WA: What Drives the PriceWhat goes into a pole barn estimate in Spokane, the factors that raise or lower cost, and what a fair written quote from a builder should include.

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