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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit in Eagle, Colorado

Fences and retaining walls in the Town of Eagle are only permit-triggering above specific height thresholds set in the Town's local code amendments. Residential fences (side/rear yard) are exempt up to 6 feet (amended down from the model code's 7 feet by the 2021 IRC Amendments); commercial-context fences under the IBC amendments retain the model 7-foot exemption. Retaining walls over 4 feet require a Licensed Engineer's design.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential fences located entirely within side or rear yard areas are exempt from a building permit up to 6 feet in height (2021 IRC Amendments, exemptions list item 2); a fence exceeding 6 feet requires a permit
  • Fences reviewed under the 2021 IBC Amendments (commercial context) retain the model 7-foot exemption threshold
  • Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a design from a Licensed (Colorado-registered) Engineer for structural review and proper site drainage
  • All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24 Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based schedule applies; no separate flat fence/retaining-wall line published)The Town's 2026 Fee Schedule does not publish a fence- or retaining-wall-specific flat fee; billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation table
$39.40 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Master Fee Schedule
Plan Check Fee
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Completed fence or retaining wall verified against approved plans, including engineer-of-record sign-off for walls over 4 feet

See the full Eagle inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Eagle's residential fence-height permit exemption (6 feet) is LOWER than the model IRC's 7-foot threshold and lower than some peer jurisdictions in this corpus — a 6.5-foot side-yard fence that might be exempt elsewhere requires a Town of Eagle permit.
  • Any retaining wall over 4 feet needs a Licensed Engineer's stamped design before submittal — budget this into your project timeline if regrading a sloped lot.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle requires a fence and retaining wall permit for: Residential fences located entirely within side or rear yard areas are exempt from a building permit up to 6 feet in height (2021 IRC Amendments, exemptions list item 2); a fence exceeding 6 feet requires a permit; Fences reviewed under the 2021 IBC Amendments (commercial context) retain the model 7-foot exemption threshold; Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a design from a Licensed (Colorado-registered) Engineer for structural review and proper site drainage; All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 before starting work.

In Eagle, the published Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based schedule applies; no separate flat fence/retaining-wall line published) is: $39.40 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Master Fee Schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Check Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee — $25.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Eagle does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Community Core) — Fence/Retaining Wall scope. Depending on your project, Eagle may also ask for: Licensed Engineer Design. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence and retaining wall permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) (970-328-9565).

Apply through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 200 Broadway, PO Box 609, Eagle, CO 81631. Phone: 970-328-9565, email: permits@townofeagle.org. Office hours: General Building Division line (970) 328-9565; Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 (must call by 4:00 PM for next available inspection date). Due to limited staff capacity, the Town's own Building Department page states initial response times for phone calls and emails are approximately 3-5 business days. In-person appointments are recommended and should be scheduled by phone or email rather than walk-in. Chief Building Official: Dan Brown.. Official information: https://www.townofeagle.org/138/Building.

Eagle, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IBC Amendments); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IRC Amendments); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC); Colorado State Wildfire Resiliency Code — adopted by the Town, effective for building-code review starting July 1, 2026; Snow load design data: per the Town's 2021 IRC Amendments (Table R301.2(1)), minimum roof ground snow load is set at 65 lb/ft2, cross-referencing the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado's 'Snow Load Design Data for Colorado' as the underlying methodology. Local amendments apply — see the Eagle overview page for the full list.

A residential fence located entirely within a side or rear yard is exempt from a building permit up to 6 feet in height, per the Town's 2021 IRC Amendments (amended down from the model code's 7-foot threshold). Fences reviewed under the IBC amendments in a commercial context retain the model 7-foot exemption.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 Eagle building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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