Unincorporated Montgomery County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Montgomery County? No. Unincorporated Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- No setback requirements for fences; don't encroach on a neighbor's property, a drainage or utility easement, or the public right of way. source
- How to apply
- Call 931-648-5718 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Montgomery County: Does Montgomery County apply any height limit to fences in unincorporated areas?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Montgomery County
Steps based on montgomerytn.gov — faq
- No building permit is needed for a fence; call Building and Codes (931-648-5718) if you want help checking for easements.
- Keep the fence off neighbors' land, drainage or utility easements and the public right of way.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Codes
Montgomery County Building and Codes
- Phone
- 931-648-5718
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Address
- 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 309, Clarksville, TN 37040
Contact from montgomerytn.gov — faq
Other rules to know
- County Building and Codes FAQ: "A building permit is also not required in order to construct a fence." The Department can help determine if easements are on your property.
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 Montgomery County, TN?
No. Unincorporated Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
No setback requirements for fences; don't encroach on a neighbor's property, a drainage or utility easement, or the public right of way.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Montgomery County?
Building and Codes, Montgomery County Building and Codes. Phone 931-648-5718.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Montgomery County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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