Unincorporated Madison County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Madison County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Madison County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call (256) 746-2950 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Madison County: Does unincorporated Madison County require a permit for a residential fence under 7 feet?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Madison County
- Call or email the County Inspection Department to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (256) 746-2950
- [email protected]
Contact from madisoncountyal.gov — residential
Other rules to know
- County Inspection Department residential page: fences over 7 feet tall require sealed engineered drawings. Fees are per the county fee table; applications via CityView portal. The page does not say whether ordinary fences need a permit.
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 Madison County, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Madison County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. County Inspection Department residential page: fences over 7 feet tall require sealed engineered drawings. Fees are per the county fee table; applications via CityView portal. The page does not say whether ordinary fences need a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Madison County?
Call or email the County Inspection Department to ask whether your fence needs a permit. 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 Unincorporated Madison County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Madison County?
Madison County Inspection Department. Phone (256) 746-2950, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Madison County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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