City of Allen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Allen? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Allen 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 the City of Allen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Allen: Does a residential fence in Allen need a permit, and what heights does the Residential Fence Guideline allow?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Allen
Steps based on cityofallen.org — index
- Call Building & Permitting (214-509-4130) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit and for the Residential Fence Guideline.
- If one is needed, apply through the City's Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per the City fee schedule
Who to contact
Building & Permitting
City of Allen Community Development
- Phone
- 214-509-4130
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013
Contact from cityofallen.org — index
What to submit
- Ask Building & Permitting whether your fence needs a permit
Other rules to know
- The City's residential forms include a Residential Fence Guideline, which could not be opened online.
- Residential permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.
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 Allen, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Allen 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 Allen?
Call Building & Permitting (214-509-4130) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit and for the Residential Fence Guideline. If one is needed, apply through the City's Citizen Self-Service (CSS) 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 Allen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Allen?
Building & Permitting, City of Allen Community Development. Phone 214-509-4130, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Allen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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