Unincorporated Collin County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collin County? Yes. Unincorporated Collin County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Collin County: What is the County's fence Development Permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collin County
Steps based on collincountytx.gov — faq
- Log in to the Collin County Citizen Self-Service portal and search for the fence Development Permit type.
- Upload your documents (you can save a draft) and pay the fees.
- Allow up to 30 days for review after payment.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- In the CSS portal
- Review time
- Up to 30 days after fees are paid
Who to contact
Development Services
Collin County Engineering
- Phone
- 972-548-5585
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services, 4690 Community Ave., McKinney, TX 75071
Contact from collincountytx.gov — faq
What to submit
- Development Permit application in the County's Citizen Self-Service portal (search for "fence")
Other rules to know
- County FAQ: projects that disturb ground or add footprint need a permit, for example fencing.
- Collin County has no zoning in unincorporated areas (except for a few specific uses), so the County sets no fence height rules; deed restrictions may still apply.
- Permit reviews can take up to 30 days after fees are paid.
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 Unincorporated Collin County, TX?
Yes. Unincorporated Collin County requires a permit before you build a fence. County FAQ: projects that disturb ground or add footprint need a permit, for example fencing.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collin County?
Log in to the Collin County Citizen Self-Service portal and search for the fence Development Permit type. Upload your documents (you can save a draft) and pay the fees. Allow up to 30 days for review after payment. 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 Unincorporated Collin County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collin County?
Development Services, Collin County Engineering. Phone 972-548-5585, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Collin County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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