Fence Regulations in Benton County, WA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Benton County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fence Permit Requirements

Benton County only requires a building permit for a fence once it exceeds 7 feet in height; anything 7 feet or under is exempt, under BCC 11.42.070(a). Fences of any height in a mapped flood hazard area need a separate Flood Development Permit instead.

Benton County Fence Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

BCC 11.42.070(a)-(b)

11.42.070 FENCING STANDARDS (a) Fences that are 7 feet or less in height are exempt from a building permit. Fences that are greater than 7 feet in height shall not be erected without first obtaining a building permit from the Benton County Building Department. (b) Fences, regardless of height, to be located in a Flood Hazard Area, will require a Flood Development Permit and compliance with BCC ...

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Material Restrictions

Regardless of height or permit status, Benton County bans building a fence out of tires, pallets, tarps, sheet plastic, bed springs, corrugated sheet metal, wheel rims and similar salvaged materials, under BCC 11.42.070(c). Multi-colored fencing is barred too, unless it's material actually manufactured for fencing.

Benton County Fence Material Restrictions

Some Restrictions

BCC 11.42.070(c)

(c) Fences, regardless of height, shall comply with the following construction standards: Fences shall not be constructed out of tires, pallets, tarps and/or sheet plastic, bed springs, multi-colored materials, except colored materials manufactured specifically for fencing (i.e., slats of chain link fences), corrugated sheet metal, wheel rims and similar or like materials not traditionally manu...

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Fence Regulations by City in Benton County

1 cities in Benton County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

KennewickPop. 84,347

4 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

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