Unincorporated Fort Bend County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fort Bend County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Fort Bend County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Fort Bend County: Does a fence in the floodplain need a County Development Permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fort Bend County
Steps based on fortbendcountytx.gov — development permit
- Fences generally fall outside County zoning (the County has none); call County Engineering (281-342-3411) if your fence is in the floodplain or involves grading or drainage changes.
- Any Development Permit is applied for online through MyGovernmentOnline (mgoconnect.org).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Engineering Department
Fort Bend County
- Phone
- 281-342-3411
- Address
- Fort Bend County Engineering, 301 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
Contact from fortbendcountytx.gov — development permit
Other rules to know
- Fort Bend County has not adopted any zoning ordinances and has not adopted building codes for single-family residential development.
- County Development Permits cover new structures or additions of 400 sq ft or more, re-grading, drainage changes and any work in the 100-year floodplain; the County's pages do not mention fences.
- Areas inside a city's extraterritorial jurisdiction may have city rules; check with that city.
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 Unincorporated Fort Bend County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Fort Bend County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fort Bend County?
Fences generally fall outside County zoning (the County has none); call County Engineering (281-342-3411) if your fence is in the floodplain or involves grading or drainage changes. Any Development Permit is applied for online through MyGovernmentOnline (mgoconnect.org). 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 Unincorporated Fort Bend County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fort Bend County?
Engineering Department, Fort Bend County. Phone 281-342-3411.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Fort Bend County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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