City of Grand Prairie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Grand Prairie? Yes. The City of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25.00 source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Grand Prairie: What are the maximum fence heights and setbacks in the Residential Fence Restrictions checklist?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Grand Prairie
Steps based on gptx.org — Residential Fence
- Register for the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.
- Apply for a residential fence permit; describe the work (e.g. height, material) and say if it is a corner lot.
- Upload a dimensioned site plan or survey and the plan required by the checklist.
- Pay the $25.00 fee online.
- Request inspections through the portal; do not proceed past an inspection point until approved.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25.00 through the online Self-Service portal
- Inspections
- Requested by permit holder through the portal
Who to contact
Building Inspections Division
- Phone
- 972-237-8230
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 300 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Contact from gptx.org — Residential Fence
What to submit
- Dimensioned site plan or survey showing property lines, easements, roads and drives, existing and proposed structures and the fence
- Architectural/structural plan complying with the Unified Development Code
- Drainage plan if requested
- Survey if fence location is in question
Other rules to know
- Description of work should state the fence height/material and whether it is on a corner lot.
- A fence cannot block or impede drainage (UDC Article 14).
- Contractors must be registered as a General Contractor with the city.
- Height limits and materials are in the linked Residential Fence Restrictions and Plan Review Checklist PDF (not read).
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 Grand Prairie, TX?
Yes. The City of Grand Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Grand Prairie?
$25.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Grand Prairie?
Register for the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal. Apply for a residential fence permit; describe the work (e.g. height, material) and say if it is a corner lot. Upload a dimensioned site plan or survey and the plan required by the checklist. Pay the $25.00 fee online. Request inspections through the portal; do not proceed past an inspection point until approved. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Grand Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Grand Prairie?
Building Inspections Division. Phone 972-237-8230, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Grand Prairie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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