Privacy Fence Cost in Bentonville 2027: Wood, Cedar and Vinyl per Foot

Short answer: Typical installed ranges are $20–$50 per linear foot for wood, $35–$40 for cedar privacy and $30–$60 for vinyl (HomeGuide, 2026; HomeGuide wood fence guide, 2026). Those are national figures, so get written estimates for your yard. Bentonville also requires a $30 fence permit and caps backyard fences at 6 ft (City of Bentonville).

These are typical ranges from HomeGuide (2026), national figures rather than Bentonville quotes. Get written estimates: your written quote is the final price.

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Privacy fence cost: typical ranges

HomeGuide puts 150 ft of new fence at a typical $3,000–$9,000, depending on material (HomeGuide, 2026). Get written estimates for your fence line. National comparison: Angi's 2026 guide lists privacy fences at $25–$40 per foot nationally (Angi).

Which privacy material?

• Wood (pine). This is the least expensive privacy option, at about 15–20 years of life nationally. A common recommendation is to let new pressure-treated pine dry out for 1–3 months before staining.
• Cedar. Cedar resists rot naturally and can last up to 25–30 years, and it can be stained right away.
• Vinyl. Vinyl never needs paint and lasts about 20–30 years. It's popular in HOA neighborhoods.

Lifespans are Angi's national figures (Angi).

Bentonville rules that affect a privacy fence

Sources: fence application, Appendix B, fees and applications.

• Permit. New and replacement fences need a permit. The fee is $30, and you'll need a site plan and a photo or cut sheet. The permit is void if work hasn't started within 6 months.
• Height. Fences can be up to 6 ft above grade (8 ft in downtown zones). Front-yard fences are limited to 4 ft, so a privacy fence normally stops at the front corners of the house.
• Setbacks. Keep fences at least 5 ft from the street or right-of-way and out of sight triangles.
• Easements. Fences aren't allowed in platted drainage easements. A fence in a utility easement needs a gate at each end.
• Good side out. Where the fence is visible from a public right-of-way, the finished side must face out.
• HOA. If your subdivision has covenants, they can be stricter than city code. Get written approval first.
• 811. Arkansas law requires a locate request before digging (Arkansas 811).

FAQ

How much is a privacy fence in Bentonville? Typical installed ranges are $20–$50 per foot for wood, $35–$40 for cedar privacy and $30–$60 for vinyl (HomeGuide, 2026). Get written estimates.

How tall can a privacy fence be in Bentonville? Up to 6 ft above grade in most residential areas, or 4 ft in front yards.

Does Bentonville require a fence permit? Yes, for new and replacement fences. The fee is $30.

Is vinyl or wood less expensive for a privacy fence? Wood usually starts lower: HomeGuide's typical range is $20–$50 per foot for wood and $30–$60 for vinyl. Vinyl doesn't need staining.

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