City of Richmond fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Richmond? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Richmond 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 Richmond (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Richmond: Does a residential fence need a permit, and is there a current fence permit application and fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Richmond
Steps based on richmondtx.gov — building department
- Call the Permit Office (281-232-6871) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply through the MGO portal (search for Richmond as the jurisdiction).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Scott Fajkus
Building Official, City of Richmond
- Phone
- 281-232-6871
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- City Hall Annex, 600 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469
Contact from richmondtx.gov — building department
Other rules to know
- All new permit applications are processed through the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) portal; the Building Department page does not mention fences.
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 Richmond, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Richmond 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 Richmond?
Call the Permit Office (281-232-6871) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply through the MGO portal (search for Richmond as the jurisdiction). 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 Richmond (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Richmond?
Scott Fajkus, Building Official, City of Richmond. Phone 281-232-6871, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Richmond's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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