PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a fence in Portland, OR?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a fence in Portland, OR (for example: Wood over 7 ft, masonry over 4 ft: permit).

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No building permit for wood fences up to 7 ft, masonry or concrete up to 4 ft, or chain link up to 8 ft. Any fence enclosing a swimming pool needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Portland Permitting & Development fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/do-you-need-permit/residential-permits

Where to apply

Portland Permitting & Development (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Portland Permitting & Development. Rules shown are for one- and two-family homes. Zoning rules apply even when no building permit is needed; overlay zones and flood hazard areas may add requirements. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Wood fence taller than 7 feet,”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/home-projects/fence-permits

“Masonry or concrete fence taller than 4 feet.”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/home-projects/fence-permits

“Fences enclosing a swimming pool.”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/home-projects/fence-permits

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