PlainPermitDo I need a permit for a fence in Phoenix, AZ?
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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Fences 3 ft or lower need no permit. Fences over 3 ft need a building permit (zoning approval first); fences over 6 ft are reviewed against the building code.
What changes the answer
- 3 ft or less: exempt
- Over 3 ft up to 6 ft: building permit showing zoning/drainage compliance
- Over 6 ft: building permit with full code compliance
Cost
Valuation-based (Table A): $98 minimum for residential water heaters and fences (valuation $1-$1,000); otherwise $195 base, then $12 per additional $1,000 up to $10,000.
Where to apply
Official sources
“Fences taller than three feet”
“Fences not over 3 feet (914 mm) high, accessory to one and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Fences not included in this exception, not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high, shall require a building permit demonstrating compliance with the zoning ordinance requirements and city code requirements for site drainage only.”
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Other projects in Phoenix
- Deck permit
- Shed permit
- Water heater replacement permit
- Roof replacement permit
- Interior / bathroom remodel permit