Fence / Wall Permit in Gilbert, Arizona
Fences not over 3 feet (914 mm) high are EXEMPT from permit in the Town of Gilbert per local amendment to IBC §105.2 item 2. Fences over 3 feet high require a permit. This is a significant local departure from the base IBC which exempts fences not over 7 feet. Subdivision perimeter walls and non-single-family fences have separate fee categories. Applications through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. Fence permits have a 3/3 working-day review goal.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Fences not over 3 feet (914 mm) high: NO PERMIT REQUIRED per Gilbert's local amendment IBC §105.2 item 2
- Fences over 3 feet high: permit required via OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
- Arizona ROC-licensed contractor required (verify current ARS requirements with Development Services)
- Plans must show fence location, height, materials, and property/setback lines
Required documents
- Req
Fence Permit Application
Submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
- Req
Site Plan / Plot Plan
Showing fence location, height, and relationship to property lines
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Walls/Fences — with single-family permit | $120 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Walls/Fences (a) with single family permit, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563. |
| Walls/Fences — separate permit, single-family | $180 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Walls/Fences (b) separate permit, single family, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Walls/Fences — separate permit, non-single-family | $260 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Walls/Fences (c) separate permit, non-single family, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Walls/Fences — subdivision perimeter | $700 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Applied Miscellaneous Building Fees — Walls/Fences (d) Subdivision perimeter, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
Review timeline
3–3 business days
Gilbert’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Footing / Post Inspection
Inspection of fence footing/post placement before pouring concrete
- 2
Final Fence Inspection
Final inspection of completed fence
Tips
- Gilbert's fence permit exemption is 3 feet (914 mm) — much stricter than the IBC default of 7 feet. Any fence over 3 feet requires a permit.
- Fence permits have a 3/3 working-day review goal (residential fence/wall on individual lots).
- Pool barriers may require fences above 3 feet and thus a fence permit even if the fence is associated with a pool permit.
Frequently asked questions
- How tall can a fence be without a permit in Gilbert?
- Not over 3 feet (914 mm) high. Gilbert's local amendment to IBC §105.2 item 2 exempts fences not over 3 feet from permit — significantly more restrictive than the standard IBC exemption of 7 feet.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division — official building department
- Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition (IBC §105.2 item 2 amendment)
- Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution 4563, effective July 1, 2025) — archived snapshot; live doc 5883 currently 404s
- Plan Review and Inspection Division Project Review Time Frames (March 2026)
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Gilbert building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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