Fence permits in City of Mercer Island: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Mercer Island, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Mercer Island's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Mercer Island?
Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high are exempt. Maximum fence height per Mercer Island Permit FAQ: 6 feet.
From City of Mercer Island's own code
“1. Fences. No fence shall be located in any improved street. Fences may be allowed in unimproved public streets subject to approval of the city engineer and the granting of an encroachment agreement as required by MICC 19.06.060 .”Source ↗verified 2026-04-29
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 Mercer Island?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Mercer Island and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Mercer Island fence quote.
Notes & caveats
From MICC 17.14.010 §105.2: "Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high" are exempt from permit. The Mercer Island Permit FAQ confirms 6 feet as the maximum fence height in the city. Fences in critical areas / flood hazards may require permit review per MICC 17.14.010 critical-area override.
Fence permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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: Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. ↗
- 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 Mercer Island every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in City of Mercer Island — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Mercer Island?
Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high are exempt. Maximum fence height per Mercer Island Permit FAQ: 6 feet.
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Mercer Island?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Mercer Island permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.