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City of Clermont fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clermont? Yes. The City of Clermont 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 Clermont (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
$89 average for a fence under 300 linear feet (city FAQ) source
Side and rear yards
6 ft behind the building line source
Front (street) yard
4 ft in front of the building line source
How to apply
Call 352-394-4081 source

Still being confirmed with Clermont: Can Clermont fence permit applications be filed online or by email, and what documents are required?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clermont

  1. Call the City of Clermont Building Services at 352-394-4081 to confirm the fence application and required documents.
  2. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

City of Clermont Building Services

Phone
352-394-4081
Address
685 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711

Contact from clermontfl.gov — Residential Permits

Other rules to know

  • City FAQ: permits are required for fences as well as repair and replacement.

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 Clermont, FL?

Yes. The City of Clermont requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the City of Clermont?

Side and rear yards: 6 ft behind the building line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front of the building line.

How much is a fence permit in the City of Clermont?

$89 average for a fence under 300 linear feet (city FAQ).

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clermont?

Call the City of Clermont Building Services at 352-394-4081 to confirm the fence application and required documents. 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 Clermont (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clermont?

City of Clermont Building Services. Phone 352-394-4081.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Clermont's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. clermontfl.gov — FAQ
  2. clermontfl.gov — Residential Permits

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