Fence permits in City of Puyallup: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Puyallup, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Puyallup uses Accela ACA..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Puyallup's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Puyallup?
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.
What City of Puyallup says in its own permit handout
From Fences (dated 8/2025), published by City of Puyallup. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“Fence Height Limits within Required Setbacks … Front yards: Max 3.5 ft. within 20 ft. of the front lot line, unless the fence is open-style (e.g., chain link or split rail), in which case a max 5 ft tall fence may be constructed.”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 Puyallup?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Puyallup and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Puyallup 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 Puyallup'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 Puyallup's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Puyallup'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 Puyallup'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 Puyallup 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: Puyallup uses Accela ACA. ↗
- 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 Puyallup every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in City of Puyallup — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Puyallup?
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 Puyallup?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Puyallup permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.