City of South Houston fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of South Houston? Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Houston 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 South Houston (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
- In person source
Still being confirmed with South Houston: Does a residential fence need a permit in South Houston, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of South Houston
- Call the Inspection Department (713-947-7700 ext. 121 or 126) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Noelia Ibarra
Permit staff, Inspection Department
- Phone
- 713-947-7700 ext. 121
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Fri 7:30-11:15 a.m.
- Address
- 1018 Dallas St., South Houston, TX 77587
Contact from southhoustontx.gov — Permits Inspection
Other rules to know
- The Permits / Inspection page lists a general Building Permit Application and fee list; fences are not mentioned.
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 South Houston, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Houston 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 South Houston?
Call the Inspection Department (713-947-7700 ext. 121 or 126) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. 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 South Houston (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of South Houston?
Noelia Ibarra, Permit staff, Inspection Department. Phone 713-947-7700 ext. 121, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of South Houston's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of South Houston? 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.