City of Leesburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Leesburg? Yes. The City of Leesburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $45.00 (3% service fee on electronic and credit card payments) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- All fence components must stay on or within property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces out from the enclosed area. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Leesburg
Steps based on leesburgflorida.gov — Residential Fence Permit Application FILLABLE 2025
- Complete the Residential Fence Permit Application with linear feet, fence type and height.
- Attach a dimensioned survey or site plan, the Property Record Card and, if applicable, the HOA approval letter.
- Email it to [email protected] or bring it to 204 N. 5th Street, Leesburg.
- Staff review within five business days and email you when it is approved; pay the $45.00 fee at issuance.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $45.00 due at approval/issuance; 3% service fee on electronic and credit card payments
- Review time
- Within five business days
- Permit good for
- Expires six months from the date of approval
Who to contact
Zoning Division
- Phone
- (352) 728-9760
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 204 N. 5th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Contact from leesburgflorida.gov — Residential Fence Permit Application FILLABLE 2025
What to submit
- Completed, signed application listing linear feet, fence type and height
- One copy of a dimensioned survey or site plan showing the proposed fence location
- Property Record Card from the Lake County Property Appraiser
- HOA approval letter if in an HOA (application says it must be provided; guidelines say highly recommended)
Other rules to know
- Covers chain link, vinyl, stockade (wood) or picket; structural walls, concrete columns and pool/spa enclosures go to the Building Department instead.
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 Leesburg, FL?
Yes. The City of Leesburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Leesburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Leesburg?
All fence components must stay on or within property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Leesburg?
Finished side faces out from the enclosed area.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Leesburg?
$45.00 (3% service fee on electronic and credit card payments).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Leesburg?
Complete the Residential Fence Permit Application with linear feet, fence type and height. Attach a dimensioned survey or site plan, the Property Record Card and, if applicable, the HOA approval letter. Email it to [email protected] or bring it to 204 N. 5th Street, Leesburg. Staff review within five business days and email you when it is approved; pay the $45.00 fee at issuance. 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 Leesburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Leesburg?
Zoning Division. Phone (352) 728-9760, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Leesburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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