Lake County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Lake County are set by each city, town and village, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Clermont | Yes | 6 ft behind the building line | 4 ft in front of the building line | 352-394-4081 |
| City of Eustis | Yes | Open fences up to 8 ft; opaque up to 6 ft | 4 ft maximum in the front street setback | (352) 483-5462 |
| City of Fruitland Park | Yes | — | — | (352) 360-6727 |
| City of Groveland | Yes | — | — | (352) 429-2141 |
| City of Leesburg | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the front yard | (352) 728-9760 |
| City of Mascotte | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft from front property line to front building line | (352) 557-8888 |
| City of Minneola | Yes | — | — | (352) 394-3598 x172 |
| City of Mount Dora | Ask | — | — | 352-735-7115 |
| City of Tavares | Yes | 6 ft maximum | 4 ft maximum | (352) 742-6213 |
| City of Umatilla | Ask | — | — | 352-669-3125 |
| Town of Astatula | Ask | — | — | (352) 742-1100 |
| Town of Howey-in-the-Hills | Yes | — | — | 407-745-3633 |
| Town of Lady Lake | Ask | — | — | (352) 751-1511 |
| Town of Montverde | Ask | — | — | (407) 469-2681 |
| Unincorporated Lake County | Ask | — | — | 352-343-9653, Ext. 5 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.