Unincorporated Harris County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Harris County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Harris County 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
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Harris County: What are the fence permit fee and how is the application filed (ePermits)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Harris County
- Check your flood zone: X zone fences need no permit; A or V zone fences do.
- For A/V zones, submit the residential application, site plan and fence design to the Harris County Permits Office.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 713-274-3900
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 1111 Fannin St., 1st Floor Lobby, Houston, TX 77002
Contact from oce.harriscountytx.gov — Contact Permits
Other rules to know
- Per the County Engineering fence page: fences in an X flood zone do not require a permit; fences in an A or V zone do. A or V zone applications need the residential application, a site plan and fence design (elevation, material, footing depth); floodway/V zone also need a scour report, hydraulic analysis and PE-sealed drawings. The page does not state fees or heights.
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 Harris County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Harris 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 Harris County?
Check your flood zone: X zone fences need no permit; A or V zone fences do. For A/V zones, submit the residential application, site plan and fence design to the Harris County Permits Office. 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 Harris County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Harris County?
Harris County Permits Office (Office of the County Engineer). Phone 713-274-3900.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Harris County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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