New Fence Installation in Post Falls, ID
A new fence is a big job. The company should measure, check your property line, pull the permit if one is needed, and set posts deep enough to stay straight.
- Wood privacy fence. A 6 ft wood fence fits the side and rear yard limit.
- Vinyl fence. Low upkeep through freezing winters.
- Chain link fence. A common low-cost choice for large lots and pets.
Wood needs stain or sealer to handle wet spring and snow melt.
Typical prices in Post Falls
| Job | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy fence, per linear foot installed (6 ft) | $25-$50 | national 2025 |
| Privacy fence, per linear foot installed (all materials) | $10-$50 | national 2025 |
| Whole wood fence job, typical total | $3,500-$6,500 | national 2025 |
| Whole vinyl fence job, typical total | $4,000-$7,300 | national 2025 |
| Whole chain link fence job, typical total | $2,450-$4,000 | national 2025 |
Ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the job.
Post Falls rules that apply
The city does not require a permit to install a fence. The fence still must meet the city's height and property rules. It must sit on or inside your property line, and a licensed surveyor can find your corner pins.
- Fences cannot exceed 3 ft in the required front yard setback.
- Fences cannot exceed 6 ft in rear and side yard setback areas, unless the code allows more.
- Height is measured from the finished grade of the yard to the top of the fence.
- On a corner lot, a fence along the street-side yard can be 6 ft, as long as it does not extend into the front yard setback.
- A corner-lot fence next to a neighbor's side yard cannot block the view of the neighbor's driveway or be taller than 3 ft.
- A new fence that affects the view from an existing driveway must leave a 10 ft by 10 ft vision clearance on your property.
- A new driveway next to an existing fence taller than 3 ft must sit at least 15 ft from that fence.
- Fences must be on or inside the property line. Property pins mark the corners.