Unincorporated Osceola County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Osceola County? Yes. Unincorporated Osceola County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 72 inches maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 inches forward of the building setback line (50% transparent in front yards), per the County fence affidavit source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 3 feet from any street right-of-way; not closer than 5 feet to the front corners of the principal structure; must not block the safe sight distance triangle. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the street or adjoining property, support posts on the inside. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Osceola County: Is the front-yard fence limit 36 inches (County affidavit) or 4 feet (Land Development Code 3.3.1(C)(2))?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Osceola County
Steps based on osceola.org — Permit Information
- Fill out the fence affidavit and have it notarized (in person or online notarization).
- Start the building permit application through the County's Apply for a Building Permit page (choose Fence).
- If you are building it yourself, complete the Owner-Builder Statement/Affidavit and submit it in person with the application.
- Pay fees at the time the permit is pulled (per the County Fee Schedule); request inspections online, by text or phone.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fees due when permit is pulled, per current adopted County Fee Schedule
- Inspections
- Request online, by text or by phone
- Permit good for
- Permit extension request required before expiry; duration not stated
Who to contact
Community Development Department, Building Office
- Phone
- (407) 742-0200
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Contact from osceola.org — Permit Information
What to submit
- Building permit application (Fence)
- Notarized Fence Affidavit
- Owner-Builder Statement/Affidavit if owner is the builder
Other rules to know
- County fence affidavit says no fence may exceed 72 inches and fences forward of the building setback line are limited to 36 inches; the zoneomics copy of the Land Development Code (3.3.1(C)(2)) says front-yard fences of single family development shall not exceed four (4) feet, with no height limit for subdivisions platted before Oct 15, 2012. The two sources differ; confirm with the county.
- Fence height measured from grade; posts may extend an additional six inches (LDC 3.3.1(C)(3)).
- County may require an As-Built Survey before final approval; owner must locate property lines.
- Fence in a drainage or utility easement: owner must allow unlimited County/utility access and pays for removal.
- Permit does not confirm compliance with deed restrictions.
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 Unincorporated Osceola County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Osceola County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Osceola County?
Side and rear yards: 72 inches maximum. Front (street) yard: 36 inches forward of the building setback line (50% transparent in front yards), per the County fence affidavit.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Osceola County?
At least 3 feet from any street right-of-way; not closer than 5 feet to the front corners of the principal structure; must not block the safe sight distance triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Unincorporated Osceola County?
Finished side faces the street or adjoining property, support posts on the inside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Osceola County?
Fill out the fence affidavit and have it notarized (in person or online notarization). Start the building permit application through the County's Apply for a Building Permit page (choose Fence). If you are building it yourself, complete the Owner-Builder Statement/Affidavit and submit it in person with the application. Pay fees at the time the permit is pulled (per the County Fee Schedule); request inspections online, by text or phone. 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 Unincorporated Osceola County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Osceola County?
Community Development Department, Building Office. Phone (407) 742-0200.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Osceola County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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