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Polk County, Florida

City of Lake Alfred fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Alfred? Yes. The City of Lake Alfred 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 Lake Alfred (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 Lake Alfred: What are the fence height limits and the permit fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Alfred

Steps based on mylakealfred.com — Building Permit

  1. Apply for a building permit through the City's Accela Citizen Access Portal.
  2. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
863-291-5748
Email
[email protected]
Address
155 N. Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, FL

Contact from mylakealfred.com — Building Permit

Other rules to know

  • The City lists fences among common projects requiring permits.
  • Applicants must be a Florida-licensed contractor registered with the City or a homeowner acting as owner-builder.

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 Lake Alfred, FL?

Yes. The City of Lake Alfred requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lake Alfred?

Apply for a building permit through the City's Accela Citizen Access Portal. 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 Lake Alfred (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lake Alfred?

Community Development. Phone 863-291-5748, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Lake Alfred's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. mylakealfred.com — Building Permit

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