Fence permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a fence permit in Woodinville, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Woodinville Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Woodinville's source.
When does a fence need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville exempts a fence up to 7 ft high, measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the fence including caps (WMC 21.62.070 item 2); a taller fence needs a building permit (WMC 21.40.010(1)(b)). Zoning separately limits a fence, rockery or retaining wall inside a residential lot's setback areas to 6 ft, with post caps allowed up to 6 in more (WMC 21.40.010(1)(e) and (2)(a)).
From Woodinville's own code
“2. Fences not over seven feet in height above the finished grade measured from the grade to the highest point of the fence including caps.”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
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 Woodinville?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Woodinville and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the fence permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville fence quote.
Notes & caveats
Sight-distance triangle requirements at intersections + driveways (city zoning code). Setback requirements vary by zone.
Fence permit fee estimate in Woodinville
Worked example for a $6,000 fence project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $195 |
| Plan review | $126.75 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $328.25 |
Typically no fee unless permit required. Apply through Woodinville's online Permit Portal (aca-prod.accela.com/woodinville/default.aspx); the Apply for a Permit Online page (woodinville.gov/347/Apply-for-a-Permit-Online) explains the account setup. Computed from Woodinville'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 Woodinville 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: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $328 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 Woodinville Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Fence permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a fence need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville exempts a fence up to 7 ft high, measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the fence including caps (WMC 21.62.070 item 2); a taller fence needs a building permit (WMC 21.40.010(1)(b)). Zoning separately limits a fence, rockery or retaining wall inside a residential lot's setback areas to 6 ft, with post caps allowed up to 6 in more (WMC 21.40.010(1)(e) and (2)(a)).
How much does a fence permit cost in Woodinville?
For a $6,000 fence project, the estimated Woodinville permit fee is about $328.25 (building fee $195 + plan review $126.75 + surcharges) from Woodinville's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.