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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit in Eagle, Idaho

Eagle has a tiered fence and retaining wall permit process depending on location (front yard/street, common lot, or other residential). Residential fences in any front yard or along any street require a Fence Permit from Planning & Zoning first; fences over 6 feet or retaining walls over 4 feet also require a building permit from the Building Division. Commercial fences and retaining walls of any height require Design Review. Fences under 6 feet height in other-than-front-yard locations generally do not require a building permit but must comply with Eagle City Code 8-3-3.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Front yard / street residential fences: Fence Permit from Planning & Zoning required regardless of height (Design Review not required)
  • Residential fences over 6 ft OR retaining walls over 4 ft in any residential location: building permit required from Building Division in addition to Planning & Zoning fence permit
  • Common lot residential fences/retaining walls of any height: Design Review approval from Planning & Zoning required first; building permit required if fence over 6 ft or wall over 4 ft
  • All other residential fences under 6 ft height and retaining walls under 4 ft height in non-front-yard/non-common-lot locations: no building permit required; must comply with Eagle City Code 8-3-3
  • Commercial fences and retaining walls of any height: Design Review approval required first; building permit required for fences over 7 ft or retaining walls over 4 ft

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Fee schedule

Building permit for fence/retaining wall (when required) — valuation-basedEagle Building Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 23-34). Planning & Zoning fence permit fees are set by the P&Z Department separately.
Cost up to $20,000: multiply by 3% plus $60; cost $20,001–$100,000: subtract $20,000, multiply by 2%, plus $660

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Eagle building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing (if structural/over-height fence or retaining wall)

    Before concrete pour for footings on fences over 6 ft or retaining walls over 4 ft requiring a building permit

  2. 2

    Final

    All construction complete per approved plans and zoning certificate conditions

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

Tips

  • The fence permit process in Eagle has multiple steps — always start with Planning & Zoning for the fence permit or Design Review before going to the Building Division.
  • A Zoning Certificate from Planning & Zoning is required before submitting the building permit application for commercial fences/walls and common lot fences/walls.
  • Front yard and street-facing residential fences of any height require a Planning & Zoning fence permit — Design Review is not required for this category.
  • Fences under 6 ft and retaining walls under 4 ft in non-front-yard, non-common-lot residential locations do not require a building permit but must comply with Eagle City Code 8-3-3.
  • For retaining walls supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids, a building permit is required regardless of height.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on location and height. In front yards or along any street: a Planning & Zoning Fence Permit is required regardless of height. If the fence is over 6 ft or the retaining wall over 4 ft, a building permit from the Building Division is also required. In other residential areas, fences under 6 ft generally do not require a building permit but must comply with Eagle City Code 8-3-3. Commercial fences require Design Review approval first. Source: cityofeagle.org/1836/Fences-and-Retaining-Walls.

In Eagle, the published Building permit for fence/retaining wall (when required) — valuation-based is: Cost up to $20,000: multiply by 3% plus $60; cost $20,001–$100,000: subtract $20,000, multiply by 2%, plus $660. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a fence and retaining wall permit in Eagle typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Eagle Building Division at 208-489-8760.

You'll need: Fence Permit Checklist. Depending on your project, Eagle may also ask for: Building Permit Application for Commercial (when building permit required); Design Review Application (commercial or common lot). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence and retaining wall permit, in order: Footing (if structural/over-height fence or retaining wall), Final. Schedule each through City of Eagle Building Division (208-489-8760).

Apply through City of Eagle Building Division at 660 E Civic Lane, Eagle, ID 83616. Phone: 208-489-8760, email: building@cityofeagle.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (phone hours). Official information: https://www.cityofeagle.org/153/Building.

Eagle, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Residential with State Amendments; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Commercial; effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 1, 2021; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) — adopted via Idaho Electrical Board; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC — IAPMO) — effective January 1, 2021; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; 2018 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code. Local amendments apply — see the Eagle overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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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