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Hays County, Texas

City of Buda fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Buda? Yes. The City of Buda 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 Buda (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with Buda: What are the fence permit fee and the Unified Development Code height and setback limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Buda

Steps based on budatx.gov — Permits

  1. Log in or create an account on the MGO Connect Customer Portal.
  2. Choose Apply Online for a Permit, select the fence permit, complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
  3. Submit and pay fees (use the city's Fee Estimation Tool or adopted fee schedule).
  4. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
(512) 312-5745
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address
Buda City Hall, 405 E Loop St, Bldg 100, Buda, TX 78610

Contact from budatx.gov — Permits

Other rules to know

  • The city's Permits page lists new or relocated fences among projects needing a permit; no fee amount, height or setback appeared on that page.

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 Buda, TX?

Yes. The City of Buda requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Buda?

Log in or create an account on the MGO Connect Customer Portal. Choose Apply Online for a Permit, select the fence permit, complete the questionnaire and upload required documents. Submit and pay fees (use the city's Fee Estimation Tool or adopted fee schedule). 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 Buda (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Buda?

Development Services. Phone (512) 312-5745, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Buda's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. budatx.gov — Permits

Work for the City of Buda? 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.