Fence permits in Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in 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 Bellevue's source.
When does a fence need a permit in 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 2026-08-04
Required submittals
- Site plan w/ heights and setbacks (if permit required)
Inspection sequence
- Final (if permit required)
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout 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 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 estimate in Bellevue
Worked example for a $6,000 fence project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $242.25 |
| Plan review | $157.46 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $406.21 |
Where a fence needs a permit in Bellevue, it is a building permit priced on the value of the work: $44 up to $500, $44 plus $6.39 for each $100 more up to $2,000, $139.85 for the first $2,000 plus $25.60 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $728.65 for the first $25,000 plus $19.06 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000, each prorated. Where the plans are reviewed, plan review adds 65% of that fee; the operations fee is $53, or $21 when the permit is issued over the counter (Ordinance 6879), and the state building code fee is $6.50 on a residential permit (RCW 19.27.085). Apply via mybuildingpermit.com. Computed from Bellevue's adopted fee schedule · source ↗. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your fence in Bellevue — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the document under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $406 for a $6,000 project) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Bellevue Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in Bellevue — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in 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 Bellevue?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated Bellevue permit fee is about $406.21 (building fee $242.25 + plan review $157.46 + surcharges) from Bellevue's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.