Fence permits in City of Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Bellevue, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Bellevue Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Bellevue's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Bellevue?
A permit is not required for a fence unless it is over 8 feet tall. Fences over 4 feet 6 inches often cannot be located in front-yard setbacks — confirm placement with Bellevue Land Use before building. A fence may not violate the sight-obstruction restriction at street intersections (LUC 20.20.400.A.1, which applies BCC 14.60.240 and the Transportation Department Design Manual §21).
In the source's own words
“A permit is not required for a fence unless it is over eight feet tall.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
Required submittals
- site plan w/ heights and setbacks (if permit required)
Inspection sequence
- final (if permit required)
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Bellevue and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Bellevue fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Street-intersection sight obstruction per LUC 20.20.400.A.1 → BCC 14.60.240 → Transportation Department Design Manual §21. Height standards per the Bellevue fences (zoning) page.
Fence permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Bellevue's own schedule
Worked example for a $6,000 fence project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $125.25 |
| Plan review | $81.41 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $213.16 |
Typically no fee unless permit required. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. We have not read City of Bellevue's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Bellevue's fee: it walks the standard valuation table most Washington cities adopt by reference, as a rough guide. The real numbers are in City of Bellevue's fee schedule ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Bellevue fence — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (1).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Typically no fee unless permit required. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull fence permits in City of Bellevue every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Bellevue Development Services, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in City of Bellevue — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Bellevue?
A permit is not required for a fence unless it is over 8 feet tall. Fences over 4 feet 6 inches often cannot be located in front-yard setbacks — confirm placement with Bellevue Land Use before building. A fence may not violate the sight-obstruction restriction at street intersections (LUC 20.20.400.A.1, which applies BCC 14.60.240 and the Transportation Department Design Manual §21).
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Bellevue?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Bellevue permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.