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Fence Permit in Hailey, Idaho

Required for all fences in Hailey, reviewed and approved through Community Development's planning and zoning staff. Height limited to 4 feet in the required front yard setback and 6 feet in required side/rear yard setbacks; corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new fences require a permit reviewed by planning and zoning staff
  • Maximum height 4 feet within the required front yard setback
  • Maximum height 6 feet within required side and rear yard setbacks
  • Fences on corner lots may not be located within 75 feet of the centerline intersection of the two streets
  • Barbed wire, sharp-pointed metal, and electrically charged fences are prohibited unless approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Governed by Hailey Municipal Code Title 17, Chapter 17.08A

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Fence PermitFY2026 Hailey Municipal Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025 (up from $78 in FY2025)
$80

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify height, setback, and sight-triangle compliance per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Fence permits are reviewed by planning and zoning staff, not the building division, since compliance is primarily a zoning (height/setback) matter.
  • Corner-lot fences must respect a 75-foot sight-triangle clearance from the centerline intersection of the two streets.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All fence permits require review and approval through the Community Development Department's planning and zoning staff. The fee is $80. Height is limited to 4 feet in the front yard setback and 6 feet in side/rear yard setbacks.

In Hailey, the published Fence Permit is: $80. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Hailey does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services at (208) 788-9815 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fence Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hailey requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services ((208) 788-9815).

Apply through City of Hailey Community Development Department — Building Services at 115 S Main Street, Hailey, ID 83333. Phone: (208) 788-9815, email: yadira.ward@haileycityhall.org. Office hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays). Official information: https://haileycityhall.org/community-development/building-services/.

Hailey, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including new Appendix O (Radon Control Methods); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I–III and IX, as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, including Appendix F (Radon Control Methods), Appendix Q (Tiny Houses), and Appendix T (Solar Ready Provisions — Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC), as adopted and amended by the Idaho Plumbing Board — required plumbing fixture counts per IBC Table 2902.1; National Electrical Code (NEC), latest edition approved by the Idaho Electrical Board — administered and inspected by the State of Idaho, not the City of Hailey. Local amendments apply — see the Hailey overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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