Pinellas County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Pinellas County are set by each city, town and village, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Belleair Beach | Yes | 6 ft | No fence or wall in the required front setback | 727-595-4646 |
| City of Belleair Bluffs | Yes | 6 ft | 36 in forward of the front building setback | 727-202-6825 |
| City of Clearwater | Yes | 6 ft between the house and the rear property line | 4 ft between the house and the front property line | 727-562-4567 |
| City of Dunedin | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft forward | 727-298-3210 |
| City of Gulfport | Ask | — | — | 727-893-1024 |
| City of Indian Rocks Beach | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft if at least 50% open | 727-595-2517 |
| City of Madeira Beach | Yes | 6 ft | Front yard: walls | 727-391-9951 ext. 284 |
| City of Oldsmar | Yes | 6 ft | 3 1/2 ft beyond the front building line across the principal front yard | 813-749-1124 |
| City of Pinellas Park | No | 6 ft | 4 ft | 727-369-5647 |
| City of Safety Harbor | Yes | — | — | 727-724-1515 |
| City of Seminole | Yes | 6 ft | 3 1/2 ft above natural grade beyond the front building line | 727-392-1966 |
| City of South Pasadena | Yes | 6 ft | 36 in and no more than 50% opaque forward of the front building setback | 727-343-4192 |
| City of St. Pete Beach | Ask | 8 ft | 4 ft in required front yards | 727-367-2735 |
| City of St. Petersburg | No | 6 ft | 4 ft in front yards | 727-893-7471 |
| City of Tarpon Springs | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within the required front yard setback | 727-942-5617 |
| City of Treasure Island | Ask | 7 ft | Street side yard: 3 ft solid or 4 ft open | 727-547-4575 x230 |
| Town of Belleair | Yes | 6 ft | Not allowed in the front yard setback | 727-588-1477 |
| Town of Belleair Shore | Yes | 4 ft within 50 ft of the seawall line | Front walls 6 ft | 727-593-9296 |
| Town of Indian Shores | Yes | 6 ft on interior lots; Gulf/bay-front lots along the seawall, coastal construction control line or water line: 3 ft | Lot lines on Gulf Boulevard: 4 ft | 727-474-7786 |
| Town of Kenneth City | Ask | — | — | 727-498-8948 |
| Town of North Redington Beach | Ask | 6 ft from the front building line to the rear property line and along the rear line on non-waterfront lots; Gulf side: metal safety rail up to 4 ft on or east of the seawall | 4 ft | 727-391-4848 |
| Town of Redington Beach | Ask | Wing walls and screening walls | — | 727-397-5538 |
| Town of Redington Shores | Yes | — | — | 727-397-5538 |
| Unincorporated Pinellas County | Ask | 6 ft | 3 ft for any style in the front setback; decorative fences 4 ft | 727-464-3888 option 2 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.