City of Carrollton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Carrollton? Yes. The City of Carrollton 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 City of Carrollton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 source
- Corner lots
- Front yards of key corner lots: 3 ft max source
- How to apply
- Call 972-466-3225 source
Still being confirmed with Carrollton: What are the general fence height limits (front/side/rear) in the Fence Ordinance?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Carrollton
Steps based on cityofcarrollton.com — fences
- Prepare a site plan showing the proposed fence location.
- Apply through the CityServe portal (or contact Building Inspection) and pay the $50.00 fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00
Who to contact
Building Inspection
- Phone
- 972-466-3225
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon-Thu; 7:30-11:30 a.m. Fri
- Address
- 1945 East Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX 75006
Contact from cityofcarrollton.com — building inspection
What to submit
- Site plan showing proposed fence location
Other rules to know
- Permit required for any new fence over 20 ft in length; maintenance replacing boards/posts on fences up to 20 ft long needs no permit.
- Fences generally cannot encroach on utility easements; corner-lot street-side fences may require visibility clips determined by Building Inspection.
- Pool barriers: min 48 in high; chain link prohibited as pool barrier.
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 Carrollton, TX?
Yes. The City of Carrollton requires a permit before you build a fence. Permit required for any new fence over 20 ft in length; maintenance replacing boards/posts on fences up to 20 ft long needs no permit.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Carrollton?
$50.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Carrollton?
Prepare a site plan showing the proposed fence location. Apply through the CityServe portal (or contact Building Inspection) and pay the $50.00 fee. 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 Carrollton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Carrollton?
Building Inspection. Phone 972-466-3225, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Carrollton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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