City of Niceville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Niceville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Niceville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Niceville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 850-279-6436 ext. 1215 source
Still being confirmed with Niceville: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Niceville
- Contact the Building Inspection Division for fence requirements and the permit application.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Lisa Daugherty
Permit Technician
- Phone
- 850-279-6436 ext. 1215
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Address
- 208 N Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
Contact from cityofniceville.org — Building Inspection
Other rules to know
- The Building and Inspections page says the division permits and inspects fences but gives no fence-specific requirements.
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 Niceville, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Niceville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Niceville?
Contact the Building Inspection Division for fence requirements and the permit application. 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 Niceville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Niceville?
Lisa Daugherty, Permit Technician. Phone 850-279-6436 ext. 1215.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Niceville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of Niceville? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.