Unincorporated Ada County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Ada County? No. Unincorporated Ada County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Ada County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Ada County: What are the fence height limits under ACC 8-5-3-44?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Ada County
Steps based on adacounty.id.gov — developmentservices
- Follow the County fencing standards (ACC 8-5-3-44) and corner clear vision rules.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 208-287-7900
Contact from adacounty.id.gov — developmentservices
Other rules to know
- Ada County does not require a building permit for a fence; fence standards in ACC 8-5-3-44 still apply.
- Corner lot fencing must follow the clear vision triangle rules in ACC 8-1A-2.
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 Unincorporated Ada County, ID?
No. Unincorporated Ada County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Ada County?
Ada County Development Services. Phone 208-287-7900.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Ada County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ada County Code 8-5-3-44
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