City of Mary Esther fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mary Esther? Yes. The City of Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- No fence-specific fee; residential projects valued at $10,000 or less: $95 permit fee plus $45 plan review (plus state surcharges) source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Mary Esther: What are the fence height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mary Esther
Steps based on cityofmaryesther.com — Permitting
- Create a free account and apply at the online portal.
- Select the permit type and upload documents.
- Pay online; the permit is issued to your account.
- Schedule inspections from your account.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online
- Review time
- Fences without footers: 1 to 3 days
- Inspections
- Scheduled from your portal account
Who to contact
Customer Service
City Hall
- Phone
- 850-243-3566
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
- Address
- 195 Christobal Road N, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Contact from cityofmaryesther.com — Permitting
Other rules to know
- Fences/walls without footers get city-only review (typically 1 to 3 days); those with footers get Florida Building Code review.
- Starting work before a permit is issued doubles the permit fee.
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 Mary Esther, FL?
Yes. The City of Mary Esther requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Mary Esther?
No fence-specific fee; residential projects valued at $10,000 or less: $95 permit fee plus $45 plan review (plus state surcharges).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mary Esther?
Create a free account and apply at the online portal. Select the permit type and upload documents. Pay online; the permit is issued to your account. Schedule inspections from your account. 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 Mary Esther (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mary Esther?
Customer Service, City Hall. Phone 850-243-3566.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mary Esther's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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