Tehama County, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- No-permit height
- Up to 6 feet
- Over 6 feet
- Building permit required
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Tehama County only
- Zoning limits
- Still apply separately
Summary
Fences up to six feet tall don't need a building permit anywhere in unincorporated Tehama County; taller fences require one from the building official.
B. Exempted Work. A permit shall not be required for the types of work in each of the separate classes of permits as listed below... 1. Building Permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:... Item 2. Fences not over six feet in height.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23).
Full Breakdown
A fence not over six feet in height needs no building permit in the unincorporated area of Tehama County. Taller fences fall under the general permit requirement and need a permit from the building official before construction. The exemption covers only the permit: it doesn't waive zoning height limits, which in R districts cap side and rear yard fences at six feet and front-yard fences at three feet. This applies only to unincorporated county land; Red Bluff, Corning, and the City of Tehama regulate fences under their own codes.
Violations & Fines
A fence over six feet built without a permit is unpermitted construction; the building official can require the permit be obtained and record a notice of noncompliance for continued failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to build a 6-foot fence in Tehama County?
What about a fence taller than 6 feet?
Sources & Official References
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