Fence Regulations in Honolulu, HI (2026)
4 verified fence regulations for Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance limits residential fences to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards. Fences over 6 feet require a Department of Planning and Permitting building permit.
Honolulu Fence and Wall Height Limits by Zone
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
In Honolulu, fences six feet or under are generally exempt from building permits unless on a street corner or in a flood zone. Fences taller than six feet require a permit and fire-department access approval.
Fence Permit Required for Structures Over Six Feet
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance (ROH Chapter 21) limits fences and walls to 6 feet in required yards. Fences taller than 6 feet or new fences costing over $1,000 require a building permit; shared boundary-line fences involve mutual consent and state cost-sharing law.
Honolulu Fence Height and Neighbor Boundary Rules
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Honolulu regulates fence materials through its Building Code (ROH Chapter 16) and Land Use Ordinance (ROH Chapter 21). Fences up to 6 feet using permanent materials are generally permit-exempt. Barbed and razor wire are prohibited on most residential and commercial fences.
Honolulu Fence Materials Height and Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Honolulu city rules.
Fence Regulations in Honolulu County →