City of Winter Haven fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Winter Haven? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Winter Haven: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Winter Haven
Steps based on mywinterhaven.com — Building Permits Licenses
- Call the Building & Permitting Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If one is needed, apply through Accela Citizen Access.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 863-291-5695
- Address
- 490 Third Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Contact from mywinterhaven.com — Building Permits Licenses
Other rules to know
- Building permit applications are submitted online through Accela Citizen Access; the Building Permits page does not mention fences.
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 Winter Haven, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven?
Call the Building & Permitting Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If one is needed, apply through Accela Citizen Access. 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 Winter Haven (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Winter Haven?
Building & Permitting Division. Phone 863-291-5695.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Winter Haven's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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