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City of Kuna fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kuna? Yes. The City of Kuna requires a permit before you build a fence.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Kuna (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
$25 submittal fee + $65 inspection fee source
Side and rear yards
72 in source
Front (street) yard
36 in solid or 48 in open-vision source
Corner lots
36 in solid or 48 in open in the front and street side setback; 72 in along side lines behind the front setback source
Distance from lot line
Front-yard fences may extend to the inside of the sidewalk only with a license agreement from ACHD. source
How to apply
Email, in person source
Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application you can send to City of Kuna.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kuna

Steps based on kunacity.id.gov — Fence Permit Application JAN 2025 FILLABLE PDF

  1. Complete the Fence Permit Application with a site plan.
  2. Email it as a PDF to [email protected] or bring it to Kuna City Hall.
  3. Pay the submittal and inspection fees.
  4. Call 811 before digging.
Inspections
Inspection fee covers the fence inspection
Permit good for
Work must start within 180 days or the permit is void

Who to contact

Phone
(208) 922-5546
Email
[email protected]
Address
Kuna City Hall, 751 W 4th St, Kuna, ID 83634

Contact from kunacity.id.gov — Fence Permit Application JAN 2025 FILLABLE PDF

What to submit

  • Completed Fence Permit Application
  • Site plan showing streets, sidewalks, driveways, fence locations and types, retaining walls, property lines, structures and clear vision triangles

Official application form or packet

Before you dig

Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Kuna, ID?

Yes. The City of Kuna requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the City of Kuna?

Side and rear yards: 72 in. Front (street) yard: 36 in solid or 48 in open-vision. Corner lots: 36 in solid or 48 in open in the front and street side setback; 72 in along side lines behind the front setback.

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Kuna?

Front-yard fences may extend to the inside of the sidewalk only with a license agreement from ACHD.

How much is a fence permit in the City of Kuna?

$25 submittal fee + $65 inspection fee.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Kuna?

Complete the Fence Permit Application with a site plan. Email it as a PDF to [email protected] or bring it to Kuna City Hall. Pay the submittal and inspection fees. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Kuna (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kuna?

Kuna Building Department. Phone (208) 922-5546, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Kuna's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. kunacity.id.gov — Fence Permit Application JAN 2025 FILLABLE PDF

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