City of Pensacola fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pensacola? Yes. The City of Pensacola 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 the City of Pensacola (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $85 source
- How to apply
- Call 850-435-1603 source
Still being confirmed with Pensacola: Is the fence permit fee $85 or $35, and how are fence applications submitted (MGO portal, in person)? What are the fence height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Pensacola
Steps based on cityofpensacola.com — Frequently Asked Questions
- Prepare a site plan showing where the fence sits relative to the property lines, with the fence height.
- Contact Building Inspections (222 W Main Street, 850-435-1603) to confirm how to submit the fence permit application and the fee.
- Ask the Planning Department about setbacks.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections
- Phone
- 850-435-1603
- Address
- Building Inspections, 222 W Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Contact from cityofpensacola.com — Frequently Asked Questions
What to submit
- Site plan showing the fence location relative to property lines
- Fence height
Other rules to know
- City Building Inspections FAQ (current page) lists the fence permit fee as $85; an older Building Inspections FAQ PDF (revised Nov 2023) lists $35.
- Memo on permit exemptions lists 'Fences, or replacement of two or more fence sections' as needing a permit.
- Setbacks: contact the Planning Department.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business 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 City of Pensacola, FL?
Yes. The City of Pensacola requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Pensacola?
$85.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Pensacola?
Prepare a site plan showing where the fence sits relative to the property lines, with the fence height. Contact Building Inspections (222 W Main Street, 850-435-1603) to confirm how to submit the fence permit application and the fee. Ask the Planning Department about setbacks. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business 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 City of Pensacola (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pensacola?
Building Inspections. Phone 850-435-1603.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Pensacola's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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