Unincorporated Graham County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Graham County? Yes. Unincorporated Graham County requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Graham County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Graham County: What fence height limits does the Graham County Zoning Ordinance set for front, side and rear yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Graham County
Steps based on graham.az.gov — faq
- Apply for a permit through the County's online portal (grahamcounty.portal.iworq.net), uploading a plot plan sketch, any plans and the power of attorney form if someone else applies for you.
- Wait for the permit before building; inspections are scheduled only once you have it.
- Questions: Planning and Zoning Office, 928-428-0410.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Fees from the Planning and Zoning fee chart; up to 5 times the fee if built without a permit
- Inspections
- Scheduled after the permit is issued
Who to contact
- Phone
- 928-428-0410
- Address
- Graham County Planning and Zoning, 921 W Thatcher Boulevard, Safford, AZ 85546
Contact from graham.az.gov — Permits Hearing Forms
What to submit
- Plot plan sketch
- Building plans
- Power of attorney form (if applicable)
Other rules to know
- County Planning & Zoning FAQ: sheds, fences, walls, conex boxes, pools and shops all need permits.
- The County can charge up to 5 times the normal permit fee for construction done without a permit.
- Inspections are scheduled only after you have the permit; a failed final carries a $50 re-inspect fee.
- Fence height limits in the County Zoning Ordinance were not opened (the ordinance PDF did not load).
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 Unincorporated Graham County, AZ?
Yes. Unincorporated Graham County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Graham County?
Apply for a permit through the County's online portal (grahamcounty.portal.iworq.net), uploading a plot plan sketch, any plans and the power of attorney form if someone else applies for you. Wait for the permit before building; inspections are scheduled only once you have it. Questions: Planning and Zoning Office, 928-428-0410. 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 Unincorporated Graham County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Graham County?
Graham County Planning and Zoning Office. Phone 928-428-0410.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Graham County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for Unincorporated Graham County? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.