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Exterior and interior renderings are illustrative. Furniture, landscaping and finishes are not part of the plan set unless listed.

Plan specifications

1,200Sq. ft
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Story
40' 0"Width
30' 0"Depth

About this plan

A 40 by 30 foot barndominium permit set: 1,200 square feet on one level, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with covered porches at both ends. The full set of 40x30 barndominium plans downloads straight after payment.

40x30 barndominium plans - floor plan and elevation
40x30 barndominium plans

A sensible first build

1,200 square feet is the size most people should start at and fewer do. It is large enough for two people to live in permanently without compromise, small enough to build without financing that keeps you awake, and it sits comfortably below the footprint where framing costs start climbing.

How the plan works

Kitchen, dining and living share one open room. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet, and the second bathroom serves the other bedroom and guests. There is a dedicated laundry room.

Porches at the front and the rear give you a shaded side and a sunny one at any hour, which on a rectangular building is worth more than one large porch on a single elevation.

What a permit set means

These are the drawings a plans examiner reviews, not a marketing sketch. Dimensions, assemblies and schedules are all present at the level of detail a building department expects.

What you get

A complete construction set, supplied as a PDF:

  • Dimensioned floor plans for each level, drawn to scale
  • Exterior elevations on all four sides
  • Building sections and construction details
  • Foundation plan with floor, wall and roof framing layouts
  • Electrical layout
  • Window and door schedules
  • Roof plan with pitch and overhang dimensions

Before you build

Permit requirements depend on your location, site and proposed construction. Your building department determines which drawings, calculations and professional approvals are required, and local review may identify changes needed to the plans. Some departments ask for an engineer’s stamp or a foundation designed around your own soil report; arrange these with a local engineer. Print as many copies as your builder and your permit application require.

Other plans to compare

If these 40x30 barndominium plans are not quite the right size, browse every design in Barndominium, or compare this one with 40×60 Barndominium Permit Set, 3 Bed 3 Bath and Blackwood Barn House.

Common questions

Can I modify these 40x30 barndominium plans?

Often, yes. Common requests include moving a wall, mirroring the layout or adapting the foundation to your site, but what is possible depends on the plan, so ask for a free quote before you buy. Editable CAD files are not available for every plan; email us to confirm availability for this one.

How do I receive the drawings?

Plans are supplied digitally as PDF files. Our Shipping and Delivery Policy explains how and when files are made available.

How many copies can I print?

As many as the build needs, for your contractor, your subcontractors and your permit application.

Rough build-cost guide

$180,000 - $240,000

A simple $150-$200 per sq ft × 1,200 sq ft. Real costs depend on your location, site and finishes. Read the cost guide

Floor plans

100%
40x30 Barndominium Permit Set, 2 Bed 2 Bath floor plan

Preview image. Use + and − to zoom, then scroll to move around. The purchased PDF contains the full-size, dimensioned drawings.

What you get with this plan

Heated area
1,200 sq ft
Overall size
40' 0" wide × 30' 0" deep
Units
Imperial (feet and inches)
PDF Set
Printable PDF construction drawings
CAD Files package
Editable DWG drawings of the same set (+$150)
Paper size
Not yet listed for this plan
Licence
Single build. Licence terms
Delivery
Digital PDF plan set. Delivery policy

Sheet list

The sheet list for this plan has not been published yet. Email support@planbarn.com and we will send it before you buy.

Not included

  • Site plan, and mechanical (HVAC), plumbing or structural engineering calculations unless listed in the sheet list above
  • Engineer or architect stamps. Many areas require local review or a stamp before a permit is issued
  • Changes for your site, climate or local code. We quote modifications free of charge

Your building department decides what is needed for a permit. Check local requirements before you build.

Plan features

Open Concept
Primary Ensuite
Walk-In Closet
Front & Rear Porches
Laundry Room
Full Permit Set

Questions about this plan

What is included?

The specifications, file formats and licence are listed under “What you get with this plan”. Where the sheet list is not yet published, email us and we will send it before you buy.

Can I modify the plan?

Often, yes. Ask for a free quote and we will confirm whether the change can be made for this plan; the written quote gives the price and an estimated completion time before you commit. Plan modifications

How is the plan delivered?

As a digital PDF plan set. Our delivery policy explains how and when files are made available. Delivery policy

Will it meet my local building code?

Codes are set locally. Your building department, and in many areas a local engineer or architect, must review the plans; some areas require a stamp. Budget for this before you build.

Can I get a refund?

Digital files cannot be returned. Where cancellation rights apply you can normally cancel within 14 days, unless you agreed for supply to begin immediately. If a file is faulty, incomplete or does not match this page, we repair or replace it, and refund you where that is not possible. Returns and Refunds Policy

Can I build it more than once?

The standard licence covers one build. Email us for a multi-build licence. Plan licence

Do I need an account?

No. Guest checkout is available; your receipt and download link go to the email address you enter.

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What you actually receive

Inside the 40x30 Barndominium Permit Set, 2 Bed 2 Bath plan set

A walk-through of the kind of drawings in the set. Your builder can price from the PDF set; your building department decides what else a permit needs.

  • Printable PDF construction drawings
  • Editable DWG files available as the CAD Files package
  • Digital PDF plan set
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