City of Killeen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Killeen? Yes. The City of Killeen requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Rear yard: chain link 6 ft; privacy 8 ft; wrought iron 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: 4 ft (chain link, privacy); wrought iron 6 ft source
- Corner lots
- 35-foot visibility triangle reviewed (Sec. 31-857) source
- Good side faces
- For fences abutting a public right-of-way, finished side faces outward with support posts on the inside. source
- Not allowed
- Materials not originally intended for fences (plywood, particle board, corrugated metal, railroad ties, tires, door panels); deteriorated used/salvaged materials; barbed wire in residential, B-DL, HOD, B-1 districts. R-panel/U-panel metal allowed if coated and capped. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Killeen: What is the fence permit fee and what must be submitted (site plan, survey)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Killeen
Steps based on killeentexas.gov — Building Inspections
- Create an account in MGO Connect (Killeen's permit portal).
- Apply for a fence permit in the portal and pay fees there.
- Schedule inspections in the portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
James Tenner
Residential Plans Examiner
- Phone
- 254-501-7762
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 100 E Avenue C, Killeen, TX 76541
Contact from killeentexas.gov — Building Inspections
Other rules to know
- Permit needed to erect a new fence, or move, repair or replace an existing one; replacement fence over 25 ft.
- Gates at least 3 ft wide; columns no more than 12 in above fence height; masonry fences/columns over 4 ft need engineered drawings.
- Office also reviews drainage easements and flood plain.
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 City of Killeen, TX?
Yes. The City of Killeen requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Killeen?
Side and rear yards: Rear yard: chain link 6 ft; privacy 8 ft; wrought iron 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard: 4 ft (chain link, privacy); wrought iron 6 ft. Corner lots: 35-foot visibility triangle reviewed (Sec. 31-857).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Killeen?
For fences abutting a public right-of-way, finished side faces outward with support posts on the inside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Killeen?
Create an account in MGO Connect (Killeen's permit portal). Apply for a fence permit in the portal and pay fees there. Schedule inspections in the portal. 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 the City of Killeen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Killeen?
James Tenner, Residential Plans Examiner. Phone 254-501-7762, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Killeen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Killeen Code Sections 31-850 to 31-859 (per city checklist)
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