City of Brownsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Brownsville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Brownsville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 956-546-4357 source
Still being confirmed with Brownsville: Are fence height, setback and material limits in Brownsville's Unified Development Code available from the city, and is 956-546-4357 the number for the permit office?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Brownsville
Steps based on brownsvilletx.gov — Residential Construction When is a permit NOT required
- Check the city's list of work that does not need a permit; fences not over 7 feet high are listed as exempt.
- For anything taller or with a wall, call the Building Inspections and Permitting Office at 956-546-4357 (City Plaza Building, 1034 E. Levee St., 2nd floor).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections and Permitting Office
City of Brownsville
- Phone
- 956-546-4357
- Address
- City Plaza Building, 1034 E. Levee St., 2nd floor, Brownsville, TX 78520
Contact from brownsvilletx.gov — faq
Other rules to know
- City exemption list: a permit is not required for 'Fences not over 7 feet high'.
- Fence height, setback and material rules were not found on the city's current pages.
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 Brownsville, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Brownsville 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 Brownsville?
Check the city's list of work that does not need a permit; fences not over 7 feet high are listed as exempt. For anything taller or with a wall, call the Building Inspections and Permitting Office at 956-546-4357 (City Plaza Building, 1034 E. Levee St., 2nd floor). 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 Brownsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Brownsville?
Building Inspections and Permitting Office, City of Brownsville. Phone 956-546-4357.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Brownsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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