Town of Huachuca City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Huachuca City? Yes. The Town of Huachuca City requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (Supplemental Regulations); see notes source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft along the front lot line and side lot lines up to the front line of the residence source
- Corner lots
- Nothing that materially impedes vision between 3 ft and 10 ft high near an intersection source
- Not allowed
- No barbed wire or electric current on property line fences (barbed wire allowed above 6 ft around storage areas in business/commercial districts). source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Huachuca City: Is the maximum rear fence height in R-1 now 8 ft (the April 2026 amendment), and does every fence need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Huachuca City
Steps based on huachucacityaz.gov — Building Permit Application
- Fill out the Town Building Permit Application and check 'Fence'.
- Attach drawings showing materials and footing detail and a copy of the long legal description.
- Turn it in at Town Hall, 500 N Gonzales Blvd (520-456-1354) with the plan check fee.
- For a masonry or block wall, have the footers inspected before building.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Non-refundable plan check fee at submittal; permit fee based on valuation, paid when the permit is issued
- Review time
- Plan check by the Building Official
- Inspections
- Footer inspection required for masonry/block walls
Who to contact
- Phone
- 520-456-1354
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Tuesday 1-5 p.m. per one Town page)
- Address
- Town Hall, 500 N Gonzales Blvd, Huachuca City, AZ 85616
Contact from huachucacityaz.gov
What to submit
- Town Building Permit Application with Class of Work 'Fence' checked
- Drawings and specifications (materials, foundation detail)
- Copy of the long legal description
Other rules to know
- Town Code Chapter 15.70 Fences includes §15.70.010 'Building permit required', plus maximum height, setback, masonry or block-stone wall and material sections (section text not opened).
- Masonry or block/stone walls need a building permit, and footers must be inspected before construction.
- Allowed materials: block, brick, wood, chain link, ornamental iron, wire strand or welded wire.
- Height limits differ between sources: Supplemental Regulations §18.100.100 (code mirror) allow 8 ft in the rear, while a proposed April 30, 2026 amendment would change the R-1 district rear limit (§18.35.50 G) from 6 ft to 8 ft.
- A non-refundable plan check fee is due at submittal; the permit fee is based on valuation.
Before you dig
Call Arizona 811 before digging post holes (dial 811). Utilities have two full working days to mark their lines, so call at least two working days ahead. 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 Town of Huachuca City, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Huachuca City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Huachuca City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (Supplemental Regulations); see notes. Front (street) yard: 4 ft along the front lot line and side lot lines up to the front line of the residence. Corner lots: Nothing that materially impedes vision between 3 ft and 10 ft high near an intersection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Huachuca City?
Fill out the Town Building Permit Application and check 'Fence'. Attach drawings showing materials and footing detail and a copy of the long legal description. Turn it in at Town Hall, 500 N Gonzales Blvd (520-456-1354) with the plan check fee. For a masonry or block wall, have the footers inspected before building. Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Huachuca City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Huachuca City?
Town Hall (Building, Zoning, Floodplain). Phone 520-456-1354.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Huachuca City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Huachuca City Code Ch. 15.70 Fences; Zoning §18.100.100
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