Unincorporated Hamilton County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Hamilton County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Hamilton County 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 Unincorporated Hamilton County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Hamilton County: Beyond the building-permit exemption for fences not over 7 ft, do zoning rules require a zoning approval or limit fence height/setbacks in unincorporated Hamilton County?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Hamilton County
- Call the Building Inspection Department (423-209-7860) to confirm whether your fence needs any permit.
- For zoning questions, call Hamilton County Planning at 423-209-7950.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection Department
Hamilton County
- Phone
- 423-209-7860
- Hours
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Address
- 4005 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Contact from hamiltontn.gov — Department BuildingInspections
Other rules to know
- County Building Inspection page: fences not over 7 feet tall are exempt from building permits. Zoning regulations PDF could not be opened.
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 Hamilton County, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Hamilton County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Hamilton County?
Call the Building Inspection Department (423-209-7860) to confirm whether your fence needs any permit. For zoning questions, call Hamilton County Planning at 423-209-7950. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Hamilton County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Hamilton County?
Building Inspection Department, Hamilton County. Phone 423-209-7860.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Hamilton County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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