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Polk County, Florida

City of Polk City fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Polk City? Yes. The City of Polk City 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 Polk City (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 Polk City: 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 Polk City

Steps based on mypolkcity.org

  1. Apply for a building permit and upload plans through Polk County's Accela system.
  2. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Kathy Delp
Development Services Director

Phone
(863) 984-1375
Email
[email protected]
Address
123 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City, FL 33868

Contact from mypolkcity.org

Other rules to know

  • A building permit is required before adding a fence. Permits are processed electronically through Polk County's Accela system, usually in about two business days.

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 Polk City, FL?

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

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

Apply for a building permit and upload plans through Polk County's Accela system. 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 Polk City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

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

Kathy Delp, Development Services Director. Phone (863) 984-1375, email [email protected].

Sources

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

  1. mypolkcity.org

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