Fence Installation in Spokane, WA
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How tall a fence can be in Spokane
In Spokane's residential zones, a 6 foot fence can start where the front yard setback ends, which is 10 feet behind your front property line. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Where a Spokane front property line meets a neighbor's rear property line, a fence there is limited to 42 inches, or it has to be set on a diagonal measuring at least 7 feet. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Permits in Spokane
Spokane requires a building permit for every fence, whatever its height or material. Replacing a fence needs a permit too; repairing an existing one does not. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Where the fence can go
Any fence inside one of Spokane's clear view triangles, the areas at street intersections that have to stay open for people walking and driving, can be no more than 3 feet (36 inches) high. Where two residential streets meet, the triangle's sides run 50 feet along each curb line. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
A Spokane fence can never be closer than 12 feet to the curb of an arterial street. On a residential street it can sit at the back edge of the sidewalk, or 7 feet back from the curb where there is no sidewalk. A fence in the public right-of-way needs an approved Fence Encroachment covenant, signed when you apply for the permit. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Spokane does not allow barbed, concertina or razor wire fences, except up to three strands of barbed wire for farm uses in the RA (Residential Agriculture) zone. Electric fences are allowed only in the RA zone, and only to hold livestock. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Pool fences in Spokane
In Spokane, a pool, hot tub or pond 18 inches or deeper must be fenced so children cannot get to it. The enclosure must be at least 4 feet high with no opening over 4 inches except a door or gate, and every door or gate needs self-closing and self-locking hardware. (City of Spokane, Fences: Residential Zones handout, revised December 16, 2025, checked October 2026)
Before you dig in Washington
Unless an exemption applies, Washington law requires anyone digging to mark the edges of the dig area with white lining or, when necessary, white pin flags, then notify all utility operators through a one-number locator service at least two full business days, and no more than 10 full business days, before work starts, unless the digger and the operators agree otherwise in writing. (Revised Code of Washington, Sec. 19.122.030, checked October 2026)
Checking a fence company in Spokane
Washington requires all construction contractors to register with L&I and to be bonded and insured. Once registered, a contractor can bid, advertise and do construction work. (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Register as a Contractor, checked October 2026)
What it costs
A wood fence usually runs $15 to $35 a linear foot installed, by Fixr fence installation costs (January 2025). The cost calculator prices your length, material and gates.
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Areas served
Spokane and nearby Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, Mead, Medical Lake.