Which cities is the Kolmo permit lookup verified for?

Ten cities: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and Mercer Island. For these, every fee, threshold, and timeline is sourced from the city directly with the exact quote, URL, and the date Kolmo sourced it; an automated scanner monitors the source pages daily for drift. Outside these ten cities address lookup still works and we render the parcel and Washington-state baseline code, but per-city specifics are flagged as unverified.

Does the lookup cover unincorporated King, Pierce, or Snohomish County?

Address lookup works and parcels resolve to the county building department, but unincorporated coverage is currently baseline-only — Washington-state IRC, IBC, and WSEC plus state critical-area rules. Per-county fee and code deviations have not been verified to the same standard as the ten verified cities.

Will this replace calling the permit center?

For most homeowner projects — decks, kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, fences, siding, windows, flooring, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing — the published answer matches what the permit center will say, and the homeowner can submit with a pre-filled application packet. For variances, conditional uses, or unusual scope, calling the city planner is still recommended.

Where does the address go after submission?

The address is geocoded via Google Maps to identify the correct county, then queried against public county GIS endpoints. Parcel data is cached for 30 days. The address is not contacted, sold, or shared with third parties.

Who built this — and why?

Built by Kolmo Construction, a licensed Seattle-area general contractor. The team works with permit code daily and built this to fix the public web's poor coverage of homeowner permit questions. The lookup is free; if a homeowner wants a contractor for the project, Kolmo is one option.

Fence permits in City of Tacoma: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in City of Tacoma, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Tacoma Planning & Development Services.

Permit required?

Yes — see threshold below

Permit fee

Typically no fee unless permit required.

Review timeline

— · OTC eligible

When does a fence need a permit in City of Tacoma?

Fences ≤7ft high are exempt. Any fence over 7ft, OR any masonry wall over 4ft, requires a building permit. Fences in critical areas/buffers may also require a critical-areas permit (TMC 13.11). Fences over 3ft within sight-triangle areas are prohibited.

Required submittals

simple site plan
sectional drawing with post type/spacing/depth/concrete-diameter, rail size/spacing, fence-board type, height, attachment method

Inspection sequence

final (if permit required)

Contractor specialties needed

general

Notes & caveats

From Tacoma fence tip sheet: "Fences can be built up to seven feet in height without a permit, provided the fence is structurally sound, is located entirely upon private property, and does not block the view from vehicular traffic." And: "Any fence over seven feet in height, or any masonry wall over four feet in height requires a building permit, because they can be quite dangerous if built incorrectly." Tacoma's 7-ft threshold is HIGHER than WA baseline (typically 6-7ft).

Fence permit fee estimate in City of Tacoma

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	$4.5
Estimated total	$211.16

Typically no fee unless permit required. Computed from the City of Tacoma fee bracket schedule · source ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.

How to apply

1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Tacoma fence — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
2. Assemble submittals (2).
3. Submit through the city portal: Tacoma Planning & Development Services ↗
4. Track review (typical: —). 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.

Compare this against other cities

Side-by-side fence requirements across all 10 verified Seattle-area cities.

All City of Tacoma permits

Every project type — ADU, addition, kitchen, bath, deck, fence, and more — for City of Tacoma.

Fence permits in City of Tacoma — FAQ

When does a fence need a permit in City of Tacoma?

How much does a fence permit cost in City of Tacoma?

For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated City of Tacoma permit fee is about $211.16 — building fee $125.25 + plan review $81.41 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

City of Tacoma resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗