Fence permits in City of Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Sammamish, 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 Sammamish's source.
When does a fence need a permit in City of Sammamish?
A building permit is not required for a fence 7 feet or less in height (adopted 2021 WA IRC R105.2(2), adopted by SMC 16.05.080); taller fences require a permit. Zoning height/setback limits still apply.
In the source's own words
“Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
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 Sammamish?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Sammamish 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 Sammamish fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Threshold quotes the adopted 2021 WA IRC R105.2(2); Sammamish adopts the IRC via SMC 16.05.080. No fence-specific Sammamish handout is published.
Fence permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Sammamish'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 Sammamish's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Sammamish'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 Sammamish'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 Sammamish 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. 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 Sammamish 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 Sammamish — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in City of Sammamish?
A building permit is not required for a fence 7 feet or less in height (adopted 2021 WA IRC R105.2(2), adopted by SMC 16.05.080); taller fences require a permit. Zoning height/setback limits still apply.
How much does a fence permit cost in City of Sammamish?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Sammamish permit fee is about $213.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.