Town of Fairview fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fairview? Yes. The Town of Fairview requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Fairview (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 plan review + $25 permit (fence contractor registration $50 new / $25 renewal) source
- How to apply
- Email source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fairview
Steps based on fairviewtexas.org — Residential Fence Packet 09.11.2025
- Fill out the Residential Fence Packet (application, contractor registration, and an easement waiver if needed).
- Email everything to [email protected] and pay the $25 plan review and $25 permit fees.
- Schedule inspections at 972-886-4250 or [email protected] (photo/video inspections are an option).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25 plan review + $25 permit
- Inspections
- Schedule at 972-886-4250 or [email protected]
Who to contact
Permit Department
Town of Fairview
- Phone
- 972-886-4209
- [email protected]
- Address
- 372 Town Place, Fairview, TX 75069
Contact from fairviewtexas.org — Residential Fence Packet 09.11.2025
What to submit
- Application for Fence Permit (address, lot/block, owner, contractor, fence type, height, gate)
- Contractor Registration Application (if a contractor builds it)
- Waiver to Construct in Municipal Easement, if the fence is in an easement
- Photo/Video Inspection Certification, if using photo or video inspections
Other rules to know
- The Town only processes fence permit documents emailed to [email protected].
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 Town of Fairview, TX?
Yes. The Town of Fairview requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Fairview?
$25 plan review + $25 permit (fence contractor registration $50 new / $25 renewal).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Fairview?
Fill out the Residential Fence Packet (application, contractor registration, and an easement waiver if needed). Email everything to [email protected] and pay the $25 plan review and $25 permit fees. Schedule inspections at 972-886-4250 or [email protected] (photo/video inspections are an option). 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 Town of Fairview (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fairview?
Permit Department, Town of Fairview. Phone 972-886-4209, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fairview's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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