City of Ennis fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ennis? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ennis 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 Ennis (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 Ennis: Do fences 8 ft or shorter need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ennis
Steps based on ennistx.gov — Permits
- Call Planning and Development to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (over 8 ft does).
- If required, apply through the online permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Troy Foreman
Building Official
- Phone
- 972-875-6442
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Address
- Planning and Development, 108 W. Knox St., Ennis, TX 75119
Contact from ennistx.gov — Permits
Other rules to know
- City permit page lists a permit for fences over 8 ft; it says the list is not all-inclusive. Fee schedule is Ordinance No. 26-0915-F3.
- Since June 5, 2024 building permit applications are submitted through the online portal.
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 Ennis, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ennis 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 Ennis?
Call Planning and Development to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (over 8 ft does). If required, apply through the online permit 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 Ennis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ennis?
Troy Foreman, Building Official. Phone 972-875-6442, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ennis's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of Ennis? 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.