Town of Howey-in-the-Hills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills? Yes. The Town of Howey-in-the-Hills 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 Town of Howey-in-the-Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills
Steps based on howey.org — Building Services
- Apply through the Town's online citizen portal; a contractor access code is emailed after you apply.
- Include HOA approval and proof of payment of Lake County fees.
- Pay Town fees online or by check or cash at Town Hall.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Services (Permits)
- Phone
- 407-745-3633
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Fridays
- Address
- P.O. Box 128, 101 N. Palm Avenue, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737
Contact from howey.org — Building Services
What to submit
- HOA approval (must be included with application)
- Owner-builder forms if applicable
- Proof of payment of Lake County fees
Other rules to know
- Building Services page lists fences among work that needs a permit; incomplete applications are rejected.
- Lake County fees are paid directly to the County; credit card payments carry a fee of 3.5% or $2, whichever is greater.
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 Town of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
Yes. The Town of Howey-in-the-Hills requires a permit before you build a fence. Building Services page lists fences among work that needs a permit; incomplete applications are rejected.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills?
Apply through the Town's online citizen portal; a contractor access code is emailed after you apply. Include HOA approval and proof of payment of Lake County fees. Pay Town fees online or by check or cash at Town Hall. 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 Town of Howey-in-the-Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills?
Building Services (Permits). Phone 407-745-3633.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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