City Guide · Verified 2026
Fence Installation Permits in Vallejo
Local Rule
City of Vallejo Planning and Development Services, Building division
Vallejo exempts fences not over 7 feet high from a building permit; however, Planning approval is separately required for any fence over 6 feet, and engineering approval may be required within 15 feet of a public way, so a fence between 6 and 7 feet needs Planning sign-off even though it skips the building permit. Retaining walls not over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, are also exempt from a building permit unless they support a surcharge.
Source · Verified September 2026
Vallejo Building Department
Office: City of Vallejo Planning and Development Services, Building Division
Address: 555 Santa Clara St., Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 648-4374
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Solano County
Vallejo's own rule is shown above (No permit under 7 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Solano County Resource Management, Building Safety Services
Solano applies the same stricter 6 ft threshold as neighboring Tulare County, rather than the 7 ft commonly used elsewhere in California.
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FAQs
Which department handles Fence Installation permits in Vallejo?
City of Vallejo Planning and Development Services, Building division handles Fence Installation permits in Vallejo.
Is Vallejo different from Solano County on Fence Installation?
Yes. Vallejo's rule is "No permit under 7 sqft", while Solano County in general is "Not required". See the full breakdown of each below.
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