City of Stafford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Stafford? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Stafford 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 Stafford (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 Stafford: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Stafford
Steps based on staffordtx.gov — Building Permits Inspections
- Call Development Services (281-261-3900) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply through the MGO Connect portal (help: 1-866-957-3764).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services
City of Stafford
- Phone
- 281-261-3900
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services, 2610 S Main Street, Stafford, TX 77477
Contact from staffordtx.gov — Licenses Permits
Other rules to know
- Stafford's zoning code defines a fence as a structure or vegetative hedge greater than 30 inches in height (Sec. 102-165.1).
- Permits are submitted only through the MGO Connect portal; the City no longer accepts emailed or paper submittals (since May 1, 2023).
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 Stafford, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Stafford 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 Stafford?
Call Development Services (281-261-3900) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply through the MGO Connect portal (help: 1-866-957-3764). 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 Stafford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Stafford?
Development Services, City of Stafford. Phone 281-261-3900, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Stafford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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