Unincorporated Blount County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Blount County? No. Unincorporated Blount County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Blount County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences less than 10 ft in height that are not part of a site plan are exempt from setback requirements, subject to the vision clearance rule (Section 7.9). source
- How to apply
- Call 865-681-9301 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Blount County: Is the building permit exemption in Zoning Section 2.6 also true for fences in unincorporated areas outside county zoning, and are there height caps?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Blount County
Steps based on blounttn.gov — Zoning Regs 08172023
- Check your fence is under 10 ft and not part of a site plan; if so no permit or setback applies.
- Keep fences clear of corner sight lines.
- Questions? Call Development Services at 865-681-9301.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 865-681-9301
- [email protected]
- Address
- 303 McGhee Street, Maryville, TN 37801
Contact from blounttn.gov — Development Services
Other rules to know
- Zoning Regulations Section 2.6: fences less than 10 ft in height and not part of a site plan are exempt from setback requirements and from building permit.
- Section 7.9: no structure or planting may obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
- Development Services page showed a notice of a new location dated 09.22.2026; confirm the address.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. 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 Blount County, TN?
No. Unincorporated Blount County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Blount County?
Fences less than 10 ft in height that are not part of a site plan are exempt from setback requirements, subject to the vision clearance rule (Section 7.9).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Blount County?
Development Services. Phone 865-681-9301, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Blount County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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