City of Tomball fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tomball? No. The City of Tomball does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Tomball's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in the front yard source
- How to apply
- Call 281-290-1491
Still being confirmed with Tomball: How does a homeowner apply for the over-7-ft fence building permit?
How to build within the rules in the City of Tomball
- No permit is needed for a single-family fence of 7 ft or less per the city FAQ; confirm with Planning at 281-351-5484.
- For a fence over 7 ft, contact the Building Division for a building permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Caleb Mittanck
City Planner
- Phone
- 281-290-1491
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8-5; Fri 8-4
- Address
- 501 James St., Tomball, TX 77375
Contact from tomballtx.gov — Frequently Asked Questions
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: generally no permit for a fence in a residential single-family area, but any fence exceeding 7 ft requires a building permit. All fences must meet the Screening, Buffering and Fencing section of the UDC.
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 Tomball, TX?
No. The City of Tomball does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. City FAQ: generally no permit for a fence in a residential single-family area, but any fence exceeding 7 ft requires a building permit. All fences must meet the Screening, Buffering and Fencing section of the UDC.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tomball?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in the front yard.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tomball?
Caleb Mittanck, City Planner. Phone 281-290-1491, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tomball's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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