City of Homestead fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Homestead? Yes. The City of Homestead requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft behind the established building line source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front setback area source
- Corner lots
- Where a corner lot's rear line abuts a neighbor's side line, 4 ft for a distance equal to that neighbor's required front setback source
- Not allowed
- Wood fences (allowed only in developments with an active HOA or condo association) and chain-link fences; barbed wire on top of any fence. Mesh screening on existing nonconforming chain link had to be removed by Dec 31, 2025 (composite woven slats only). source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Homestead
Steps based on homesteadfl.gov — 90
- Call the Planning Division (305-224-4500) to check height and placement for your lot.
- Gather the items on the City's fence permit checklist, including the survey, fence details and the Fence Addendum and Hold Harmless Form.
- Email everything to [email protected].
- Plans go through Zoning, Building, Structural (as applicable) and the Building Official.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Zoning, then Building, Structural (as applicable), then the Building Official
Who to contact
Development Services
City of Homestead
- Phone
- 305-224-4500
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Development Services, 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030
Contact from homesteadfl.gov — 90
What to submit
- Permit application with notarized owner and qualifier signatures
- Contractor license and insurance, or an Owner/Builder Affidavit
- Fence details for every fence type
- Current legal survey showing fence and gate locations
- Miami-Dade NOA for PVC/vinyl fences
- Fence Addendum and Hold Harmless Form (required for all fence permits)
- Association approval letter, if applicable (e.g., The Villages, San Remo, Keys Gate)
- Notice of Commencement for jobs over $2,500 (by the first inspection)
Other rules to know
- The City recommends calling the Planning Division before installing a fence.
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 Homestead, FL?
Yes. The City of Homestead requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Homestead?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft behind the established building line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front setback area. Corner lots: Where a corner lot's rear line abuts a neighbor's side line, 4 ft for a distance equal to that neighbor's required front setback.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Homestead?
Call the Planning Division (305-224-4500) to check height and placement for your lot. Gather the items on the City's fence permit checklist, including the survey, fence details and the Fence Addendum and Hold Harmless Form. Email everything to [email protected]. Plans go through Zoning, Building, Structural (as applicable) and the Building Official. 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 Homestead (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Homestead?
Development Services, City of Homestead. Phone 305-224-4500, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Homestead's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Homestead Code §30-486 Residential and mixed-use zones (fence restrictions)
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