Apply for a Residential Fence Permit

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Will the fence be exempt from a building permit?* This field is required.A fence is exempt from a building permit if it meets all requirements: 1. It is not located in a flood hazard area (check at Flood Pro) 2. Fence Height is 7 feet or less 3. Is less than 6 feet high for residential property along the City of Austin public right-of-way (ROW), other than a public alley.
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The fence project as described may be exempt from a building permit, however, work exempt from a permit must still comply with applicable Building Codes, City Codes, and all other applicable ordinances. Read more at Work Exempt.

Trade permits may still be required for any electrical, plumbing or mechanical work, which are issued by Building and Trade Contractor Services.

Please also note requirements for fences from section 25-2-899 of the Land Development Code:

A solid fence may not exceed an average height of 6 feet unless certain conditions are met (read more).

A solid fence exceeding 6 feet along a Right of Way require a Board of Adjustment variance.

If a solid fence is on a corner lot, contact 3-1-1 and ask to speak with someone in Transportation to confirm that it will not obstruct the view of traffic.
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Upload completed Fence Permit Application* This field is required.1. Open and download the Fence Permit Application 2. Complete and save the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. Upload the completed application below. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter to also be uploaded here.
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Upload Plot Plan (Survey) with fence location and height indicated* This field is required.Label all climbable structures, hazards, adjoining commercial or industrial properties, and trees greater than 19 inches in diameter (measured 4'6" above grade) on the property or adjoining property, and include all relevant topographic information.
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Upload image or drawing of Fence Design* This field is required.
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Upload Adjoining Property Owner Consent Letters (if applicable)A letter of consent from adjoining property owners is required for a fence permit application if the fence deviates from standard regulations, such as exceeding 6 feet in height. This is not a formal form or a fillable template. It’s simply a standard letter that the neighbor writes and signs to confirm their consent. It helps avoid disputes, especially with height variations.
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Are there any expired permits for the property (even from previous owners)?* This field is required.Search using Austin Build + Connect Public Search. View the AB+C Manual for instructions about Public Search.
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Acknowledgment of Expired Permits* This field is required.The expired permit(s) on the property will need to be addressed during the review of the building permit application. If you have questions about the expired permit(s) or how to address them, schedule an appointment with Residential Zoning Review.
I understand that the expired permit(s) may need to be addressed during review. I also understand that additional documentation may be required for approval. This may result in a separate application and additional fees.
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Optional: upload any additional related documents
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Enter project address* This field is required.Please enter the full address that is associated with your project.
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Contact DetailsPlease provide your contact information for Residential Intake staff to respond to your request. An Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal account is required to manage your permit and pay fees. To find your AB+C account ID #, Register or Login, then visit "My Profile". To bill to a separate AB+C account, please make a note in the Additional Message.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
AB+C account ID #
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Ready to submit?* This field is required.To ensure a complete submission, this final step is required to check that all uploads have been included.
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