City of Crestview fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Crestview? Yes. The City of Crestview 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 City of Crestview (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 source
Still being confirmed with Crestview: What are the residential fence height and setback limits, and the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Crestview
Steps based on cityofcrestview.org — FAQ
- Apply through the Apply for a Permit portal.
- Owner-builders must personally appear and sign with an Owner-Builder Affidavit.
- Call the Building Division for height, setback and document requirements.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Permits & Inspections
Building Division
- Phone
- 850-682-1560
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (directory); FAQ page says Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 198 North Wilson Street, Crestview, FL 32536
Contact from cityofcrestview.org — directory
Other rules to know
- The FAQ page lists 850-689-1618 for the Building Division while the staff directory lists 850-682-1560; the directory number is used here.
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 Crestview, FL?
Yes. The City of Crestview requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Crestview?
Apply through the Apply for a Permit portal. Owner-builders must personally appear and sign with an Owner-Builder Affidavit. Call the Building Division for height, setback and document requirements. 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 Crestview (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Crestview?
Building Permits & Inspections, Building Division. Phone 850-682-1560, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Crestview's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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