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City of Glenn Heights fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Glenn Heights? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with Glenn Heights: What are Glenn Heights' fence height limits, fee, and is a permit required for every fence?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Glenn Heights

Steps based on glennheightstx.gov — Building Permits Inspections

  1. Create an account and apply through the Vertex portal.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building Permits & Inspections

Phone
972-223-1690
Address
City Hall, 1938 S Hampton Road, Glenn Heights, TX 75154

Contact from glennheightstx.gov — Building Permits Inspections

Other rules to know

  • Fencing is listed among permit types on the Building Permits & Inspections page, with no fence-specific requirements stated.

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 Glenn Heights, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights?

Create an account and apply through the Vertex 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 Glenn Heights (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Glenn Heights?

Building Permits & Inspections. Phone 972-223-1690.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Glenn Heights's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. glennheightstx.gov — Building Permits Inspections

Work for the City of Glenn Heights? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.