Fence permits in Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in Lynnwood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Lynnwood Development & Business Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Lynnwood's source.
When does a fence need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2 (Building, item 2), adopted in Washington without amendment by WAC 51-51-003, exempts fences not over 7 ft high. Cities often set their own height (several in King County: 6 ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry.
From Lynnwood's own code
“The following regulations shall apply to all fences, hedges, and other vision-obscuring structures: A. Height and Composition of Fences and Hedges, and General Standards. 1. Vision-Obscuring Fences and Hedges. “Vision-obscuring fences and hedges ” shall mean solid or partially open fences and hedges more than three feet in height, but not exceeding six feet in height or eight feet in height with an attached adornment (i.e., arbor, trellis, or other decorative features attached on the top of a fence ) in residential-zoned areas and not exceeding e…”Source ↗verified 2026-04-26
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 Lynnwood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Lynnwood and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Lynnwood Development & Business Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lynnwood fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Sight-distance triangle requirements at intersections + driveways (city zoning code). Setback requirements vary by zone.
Fence permit fee estimate in Lynnwood
Worked example for a $6,000 fence project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $272.27 |
| Plan review | $176.98 |
| Technology surcharge | $11.23 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $466.98 |
A fence that needs a building permit in Lynnwood is priced on the value of the work: $114 up to $1,000, $114 for the first $1,000 plus $5.74 for each $100 more up to $2,000, and $171.35 for the first $2,000 plus $25.23 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, with plan review at 65% of that fee where plans are reviewed. A 2.5% technology fee is added (LMC 3.104). Computed from Lynnwood'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 Lynnwood — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: what Required submittals above lists.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lynnwood Development & Business Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $467 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 Lynnwood Development & Business Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2 (Building, item 2), adopted in Washington without amendment by WAC 51-51-003, exempts fences not over 7 ft high. Cities often set their own height (several in King County: 6 ft) or require permits for fences in critical areas, flood zones, or with masonry.
How much does a fence permit cost in Lynnwood?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated Lynnwood permit fee is about $466.98 (building fee $272.27 + plan review $176.98 + surcharges) from Lynnwood's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.