Unincorporated Leon County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Leon County? No. Unincorporated Leon County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Leon County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call 850-606-1300 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Leon County: What fence height and setback limits does the Leon County Land Development Code set for residential lots?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Leon County
Steps based on cms.leoncountyfl.gov — Frequently Asked Questions
- No building permit is required for a residential fence per the County.
- Call Development Services (850-606-1300, option 3) to confirm any zoning height or setback limits for your parcel.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Development Support and Environmental Management
Development Services
- Phone
- 850-606-1300
- Address
- Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
Contact from cms.leoncountyfl.gov — FAQs
Other rules to know
- County says the Florida Building Code does not regulate residential fences, so no building permit is required.
- County says land use and zoning information is in the Leon County Land Development Code; the County's FAQ does not state fence height or setback limits, so zoning limits were not confirmed.
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 Unincorporated Leon County, FL?
No. Unincorporated Leon County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Leon County?
Development Support and Environmental Management, Development Services. Phone 850-606-1300.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Leon County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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