Washtenaw County, MI Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Maximum fence heights for front yards, side yards, and back yards. Most cities allow taller fences in backyards than in front.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Washtenaw County's specific local ordinance for height limits. In the meantime,Michigan state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Washtenaw County ordinances we've already verified.
Michigan State Law Context
Michigan state law provides the baseline framework for height limits across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Washtenaw County may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Washtenaw County residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Michigan fence regulations to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Washtenaw County Height Limits rules
- Search for "Washtenaw County MI municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering fence regulations, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most height limits rules live.
- Contact Washtenaw County City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other fence regulations verified for Washtenaw County
We've verified the following fence regulations for Washtenaw County: