City of Harlingen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Harlingen? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Harlingen 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) 216-5101 source
Still being confirmed with Harlingen: Does a fence 7 feet or lower in Harlingen need any permit, and what are the front-yard and corner height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Harlingen
Steps based on harlingentx.gov — planning development
- Contact the Planning Division ([email protected], (956) 216-5101) to confirm fence height, location and visibility rules for your property.
- If the fence is over 7 feet high, apply for a building permit through Building Permits and Inspections, 118 E. Tyler Ave, (956) 216-5000.
- Do not start work until any required permit is issued.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development, Current Planning Division
Planning
- Phone
- (956) 216-5101
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- Building Permits and Inspections, 118 E. Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
Contact from harlingentx.gov — planning development
Other rules to know
- Planning page: fence height, location, materials and visibility requirements vary by property and proposed location; corner visibility and easements may affect your fence.
- Planning page: 'Fences over 7 feet high require a building permit.' It does not say whether shorter fences need a permit.
- The city's Fence Brochure could not be opened, so heights and setbacks are not recorded.
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 Harlingen, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Harlingen before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Planning page: 'Fences over 7 feet high require a building permit.' It does not say whether shorter fences need a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Harlingen?
Contact the Planning Division ([email protected], (956) 216-5101) to confirm fence height, location and visibility rules for your property. If the fence is over 7 feet high, apply for a building permit through Building Permits and Inspections, 118 E. Tyler Ave, (956) 216-5000. Do not start work until any required permit is issued. 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 Harlingen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Harlingen?
Planning & Development, Current Planning Division, Planning. Phone (956) 216-5101, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Harlingen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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