City of Hays fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hays? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hays 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 Hays (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
Still being confirmed with Hays: Does a residential fence need a permit in Hays, and what is the permit office phone?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hays
- Email the City Manager's office to ask whether a fence permit is needed and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Christine Doan
City Manager
- [email protected]
Contact from cityofhays.org — Hays Haps MARCH APRIL2026
Other rules to know
- Only a City Manager email was found, in a city newsletter; no phone, address or fence information located.
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 Hays, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hays 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 Hays?
Email the City Manager's office to ask whether a fence permit is needed and how to apply. 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 Hays (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hays?
Christine Doan, City Manager. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hays's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.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.