Fence permits in City of Kent: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Kent, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Kent uses MyKent permits portal..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Kent's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Kent?
Fences 7 feet or under are exempt from a building permit; fences over 7 feet require a permit. Corner/driveway-adjacent fences must show the sight-distance triangle.
In the source's own words
“Fences not over 7 feet high.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
What City of Kent says in its own permit handout
From Work Exempt from Permit, published by City of Kent. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids.”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 Kent?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Kent and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Kent uses MyKent permits portal., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Kent 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 Kent'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 Kent's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Kent'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 Kent'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 Kent 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: Kent uses MyKent permits portal. ↗
- 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 Kent every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Kent uses MyKent permits portal., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in City of Kent — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Kent?
Fences 7 feet or under are exempt from a building permit; fences over 7 feet require a permit. Corner/driveway-adjacent fences must show the sight-distance triangle.
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Kent?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Kent permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.