Everything here comes from plan sellers' and builders' own websites, read on 8 November 2026. Prices are "from" or "starting" prices as published and none were dated. We link to each seller instead of copying their plans. How we research
Four common layouts
Most barndominium plans are variations on a few ideas. These sketches show how the space is organized:
Illustrative sketches to show how layouts are organized: not to scale, not construction drawings, and not plans for sale. Real plans come from the plan sellers and builders below.
What size and how many bedrooms?
Across the roughly 40 plans we looked at on 13 seller sites (a sample, not a count of every plan sold):
- 1,500–2,500 sq ft was the most common band, followed by 2,500–3,500 sq ft. Plans under 1,500 sq ft and over 3,500 sq ft were the minority.
- Three bedrooms was the most frequent, then four. Two-bedroom plans were mostly the small ones, under about 1,500 sq ft.
- Covered porches (often wraparound) and an attached or connected shop or garage, usually two or three cars, appeared on many plans. Lofts and bonus rooms appeared on a minority.
Cost grows with size, so decide how much you'll actually use before you fall for a big plan. See what each size costs.
Example plans, from sellers' own pages
A few plans from each seller to show typical sizes and prices. Living area is the seller's figure; click through for the full plan.
| Seller and plan | Living sq ft | Bedrooms | Plan-set price |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Barndo Plans (Frisco, TX): Quinn | 924 | 2 | $800 |
| My Barndo Plans: Prairie | 2,163 | 3 | $800 |
| My Barndo Plans: Longhorn | 2,405 | 4 | $1,050 |
| My Barndo Plans: Double D Ranch | 3,473 | 4 | $1,050 |
| Barndominium Plans: Curly | 1,200 | 2 | from $849.99 |
| Barndominium Plans: Radcliffe | 1,800 | 3 | from $849.99 |
| Barndominium Plans: Bullchase | 2,800 | 4 | from $849.99 |
| Barndominium Plans: Michael (two floors) | 3,268 | 5 | from $1,349.99 |
| Architectural Designs: 51942HZ | 2,000 | 3 | from $1,445 |
| Architectural Designs: 25835GE (loft) | 2,577 | 3–4 | from $1,450 |
| Architectural Designs: 623034DJ | 3,205 | 4 | from $1,899 |
| BuildMax: BM2500 (loft bedroom) | about 2,600 | 3 | $1,399 |
| BuildMax: BM2900-G | about 2,900 | 4 | $1,599 |
| Houseplans.com: 430-342 | 2,500 | 4 | $1,495 |
Also checked: The Plan Collection, Advanced House Plans and Family Home Plans. Listing pages sometimes disagree with the plan's own page (for example on bathrooms), so check the details on the seller's page before you rely on a figure. We have no relationship with these sellers.
What a plan costs
| What you buy | Published price | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Stock plan set (PDF) | $800–$1,899 | Most are $849.99–$1,599 |
| Unlimited-build or CAD files | $1,900–$2,595 | Houseplans.com, The Plan Collection |
| Changes to a stock plan | $400–$1,000 | Barndominium Plans (minor to major); BuildMax +$750 |
| Custom design | $799–$999 | Cost To Build House: by number of levels |
| Plans included in a kit | no separate price | Mueller, Hansen, Eversafe, Carport Central |
A plan is a small part of the total: for a 2,000 sq ft home it's a fraction of one percent of the $260,000–$500,000 turnkey range on our cost by size page.
Before you buy a plan
- Check whether the plan is stamped. Several plan sellers say stock plans carry no engineer or architect stamp and are drawn to the codes where the plan was first built. Your county may require a licensed engineer or architect to review it for your wind, snow and soil. Ask your county building office what it requires.
- Look at what the set includes: floor plans, elevations, foundation, electrical and plumbing, roof framing. Some sets leave out site plans, septic design, energy calculations and a materials list, which cost extra or come from local professionals.
- Check the refund and license terms. Some sellers say all plan purchases are final, and some license a single build only.
- Check if the plan fits your land, including setbacks, slope, and septic field space.
- Ask your builder first. Many builders have their own plans or prefer a particular kit and engineering, and some price a plan faster than a stranger's.
Frequently asked
Can I build a barndominium from a stock plan?
Often yes, but a stock plan usually needs local review or an engineer's stamp before a permit office will accept it, and in much of rural Texas there is no county building permit at all. Septic and other rules still apply. Check your state guide.
How much does a barndominium floor plan cost?
From the sellers we checked, a stock PDF set runs about $800 to $1,899, with changes at $400 to $1,000 more. Premium sets with CAD files and unlimited builds run to about $2,600. Custom design started at $799 at the one service we checked.
What size barndominium is most common?
In the plans we sampled, 1,500–2,500 sq ft with three bedrooms was the most common, usually with a covered porch and an attached shop or garage.
See also: Cost by size · Kit prices compared · Costs per square foot · State guides