Fence permits in City of Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Everett, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Everett Planning Department.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Everett's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Everett?
2021 IRC R105.2(1)(d) exempts fences ≤7ft high. Cities frequently extend (Seattle: 8ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry components.
From City of Everett's own code
“A building and/or electrical permit shall be obtained, from the building department, prior to erection or re-erection of any fence. (Prior code § 2.40.030.)”Source ↗verified 2026-09-06
What City of Everett says in its own permit handout
From Permit exemptions - one- and two-family dwellings (PDF), published by City of Everett. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“Fences not over 7 feet high (Needs to comply with land use requirements). Fences located in the public right-of-way do require a Public Works permit to comply with height, material, transparency, and placement.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
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 Everett?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Everett and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Everett Planning Department, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Everett fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Sight-distance triangle requirements at intersections + driveways (city zoning code). Setback requirements vary by zone.
Fence permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Everett'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. We have not read City of Everett's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Everett'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 Everett'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 Everett 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: Everett Planning Department ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Typically no fee unless permit required.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull fence permits in City of Everett every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Everett Planning Department, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Fence permits in City of Everett — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Everett?
2021 IRC R105.2(1)(d) exempts fences ≤7ft high. Cities frequently extend (Seattle: 8ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry components.
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Everett?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Everett permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.