City of Edinburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Edinburg? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Edinburg 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 Edinburg (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Edinburg: Is a permit required for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback rules?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Edinburg
- Call the office to confirm whether a fence permit is required and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety
- Phone
- (956) 388-8203
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Address
- 415 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Contact from cityofedinburg.com — permit center
Other rules to know
- Planning & Zoning: (956) 388-8202. The page footer also lists (956) 388-8204 for Building Safety.
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 Edinburg, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Edinburg 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 Edinburg?
Call the office to confirm whether a fence permit is required 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 Edinburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Edinburg?
Building Safety. Phone (956) 388-8203.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Edinburg'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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.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.