Town of Hudson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hudson? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hudson before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Hudson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be on the property or property line they serve and are not allowed within recorded easements (Town Building FAQ). source
- How to apply
- Call 303-536-9311 source
Still being confirmed with Hudson: Does a residential fence in Hudson need a building permit, and what are the residential height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Hudson
Steps based on hudsonco.gov
- Call Town Hall (303-536-9311) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which zoning limits apply.
- If a building permit is needed, apply through the Town's Building Permits page.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Building permit fees based on valuation (no fence-specific fee found)
- Inspections
- Inspections scheduled online with the Town's inspection contractor (ProCode, 970-305-3161 ext. 1)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 303-536-9311
- Address
- 50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Contact from hudsonco.gov
Other rules to know
- The Town's Building FAQ (updated 3/2025) says 'There is no height limit to fences' but that building code requirements may affect height or require added plans; it does not state a fence permit rule. The zoning code Sec. 16-79(g) sets 42 inches (street-facing) and 6 ft (side/rear) for multifamily/mixed-use/business properties and 6 ft/12 ft in the I district; residential limits were not found.
- Fence provisions apply to all fencing on any property (Sec. 16-79(g)(1)). Where a fence blocks the front entry, a gate and 4-inch address numbers are required.
- Building permit fees are by project valuation plus 4% use tax; no fence-specific fee listed.
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 Town of Hudson, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hudson before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Hudson?
Fences must be on the property or property line they serve and are not allowed within recorded easements (Town Building FAQ).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Hudson?
Call Town Hall (303-536-9311) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which zoning limits apply. If a building permit is needed, apply through the Town's Building Permits page. 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 the Town of Hudson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hudson?
Town Hall. Phone 303-536-9311.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Hudson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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