City of Santa Fe fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Santa Fe? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Santa Fe before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Santa Fe: Does a residential fence need a permit in Santa Fe?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Santa Fe
- Call or email the Permit Department to confirm whether a fence needs a permit.
- Apply through the Citizen Portal if required.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Permit Department
Community Services (Director Georgia Argentine)
- Phone
- 409-925-6412
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Permits processed Mon-Thu 7:00 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- City Hall, 12002 State Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Contact from santafetx.gov — Building Permitting Codes
Other rules to know
- Building 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 Santa Fe, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
Call or email the Permit Department to confirm whether a fence needs a permit. Apply through the Citizen Portal if required. 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 Santa Fe (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Santa Fe?
Permit Department, Community Services (Director Georgia Argentine). Phone 409-925-6412, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Santa Fe's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of Santa Fe? 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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.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.