City of Friendswood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Friendswood? Yes. The City of Friendswood 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 Friendswood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75.00 (Fences, walls, driveways, paving) source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Friendswood: Is most of Friendswood's population in Galveston County (vs Harris)? What are fence height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Friendswood
Steps based on ci.friendswood.tx.us — Inspections Permits
- Prepare a scaled plan showing lot, buildings and proposed fence.
- Apply through Online Permits & Inspections or call 281-996-3201.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
Inspections & Permits
- Phone
- 281-996-3201
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 2nd Floor, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546
Contact from ci.friendswood.tx.us — Inspections Permits
What to submit
- Plans drawn to scale showing lot dimensions and shape, existing buildings, and location and dimensions of the proposed fence
Other rules to know
- Fences listed among work needing a permit; plan review usually 5 to 7 working days.
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 Friendswood, TX?
Yes. The City of Friendswood requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Friendswood?
$75.00 (Fences, walls, driveways, paving).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Friendswood?
Prepare a scaled plan showing lot, buildings and proposed fence. Apply through Online Permits & Inspections or call 281-996-3201. 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 Friendswood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Friendswood?
Community Development, Inspections & Permits. Phone 281-996-3201.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Friendswood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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