City of Hialeah fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hialeah? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hialeah before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft at the front lot line source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 3½ ft within 20 ft of a street intersection (except an ornamental open fence); solid fences within 10 ft of a driveway or alley limited to 2½ ft unless at least 75% see-through source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may cross utility easements if a gate or other access is provided; no hedges in the right-of-way without written permission. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts; electric fences (except battery-powered on industrial property). source
- How to apply
- Call 305-883-5825 source
Still being confirmed with Hialeah: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hialeah
- Call the Building Department (305-883-5825) to confirm the permit and how to apply.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Hialeah
- Phone
- 305-883-5825
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
Other rules to know
- Open fences must have at least 30% open space in the face.
- Fences must be kept free of chipping, peeling and fading (chain link and aluminum are exempt from the coating rule).
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 Hialeah, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hialeah before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hialeah?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft at the front lot line. Corner lots: Nothing over 3½ ft within 20 ft of a street intersection (except an ornamental open fence); solid fences within 10 ft of a driveway or alley limited to 2½ ft unless at least 75% see-through.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hialeah?
Fences may cross utility easements if a gate or other access is provided; no hedges in the right-of-way without written permission.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hialeah?
Call the Building Department (305-883-5825) to confirm the permit and how to apply. 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 Hialeah (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hialeah?
Building Department, City of Hialeah. Phone 305-883-5825, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hialeah's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Hialeah Code §§98-2116 to 98-2123 (fences, walls and hedges)
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