Fence Installation Permits in Spokane

Local Rule

City of Spokane Planning Services Department; City of

The City of Spokane publishes its own "Fence Guide for Residential Zones," available through Planning Services (3rd Floor, City Hall), addressing gate latch height and other fence standards; secondary sources describe a 6-foot no-permit threshold for the City specifically, distinct from unincorporated Spokane County, which uses a clearly confirmed 7-foot threshold under its own FAQ (a different jurisdiction). Front-yard fences in the City are typically limited to 4 feet, with side/rear fences up to 6 feet generally exempt from a permit; a permit is required above those limits or for masonry construction. This entry could not be fully confirmed against the exact wording of the City of Spokane's own exemption text, confirm with Planning Services before relying on it.

Source · Verified September 2026

Spokane Building Department

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How This Compares to Spokane County

Spokane's own rule is shown above (No permit under 6 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Spokane County zoning

In Spokane County, fences in front and flanking-street yards are limited to 36 inches to preserve visibility, while backyard fences may reach 6 feet and front-yard fences 4 feet; taller fences need a permit. Washington's Good Neighbor Fence Act covers shared fence costs.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

Other cities near Spokane with a confirmed fence installation rule:

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