Unincorporated Yuma County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Yuma County? Yes. Unincorporated Yuma County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Yuma County: What are the County's fence height limits in residential zones (§1108.03)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Yuma County
- Call Yuma County Development Services at 928-817-5000 (or email [email protected]) about a residential permit for your fence or wall and the height limits for your zone.
- Apply at Development Services, 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Department of Development Services
- Phone
- 928-817-5000
- [email protected]
- Address
- Department of Development Services, 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
Contact from yumacountyaz.gov — customer service
Other rules to know
- The County's Residential Permit guide lists a fence/wall among projects that need a residential permit.
- Fence rules are in Yuma County Zoning Ordinance §1108.03 (Fences, Walls and Hedges) and §1101.00 (Sight Distance at Intersections), which could not be read online.
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 Yuma County, AZ?
Yes. Unincorporated Yuma County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Yuma County?
Call Yuma County Development Services at 928-817-5000 (or email [email protected]) about a residential permit for your fence or wall and the height limits for your zone. Apply at Development Services, 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma. 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 Yuma County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Yuma County?
Department of Development Services. Phone 928-817-5000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Yuma County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Yuma County Zoning Ordinance (amended through Feb. 21, 2026) §1108.03 Fences, Walls and Hedges
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