City of McAllen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of McAllen? Yes. The City of McAllen 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 McAllen (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, in person source
Still being confirmed with McAllen: Does the fence permit fee follow the general residential fee schedule (minimum $48.00), and what are the height and setback limits for fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of McAllen
Steps based on mcallen.net — permit application fence
- Get the fence permit application from the city's Permits page or the Building Permits & Inspections office, 311 N. 15th Street.
- Fill in owner, site address, lot and block, subdivision, fence material, linear feet, height, footing depth and cost, then sign and date it.
- Submit through the city's online permit portal or call (956) 681-1300 for help.
- Request inspections by phone at (956) 681-1328.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Requested by phone at (956) 681-1328
- Permit good for
- One year; work must begin within six months of issuance
Who to contact
Building Permits & Inspections
- Phone
- (956) 681-1300
- [email protected]
- Address
- 311 N. 15th Street, McAllen, TX 78501
Contact from mcallen.net — permits
What to submit
- Fence permit application (owner/contractor, site address, lot/block/subdivision, material, linear feet, height, footing depth, cost)
Other rules to know
- Fence permit is valid one year; work must start within six months of issuance or the permit becomes invalid.
- Application form has a 'Double Fee' line; the form does not say when it applies.
- Building Permits & Inspections email [email protected] is listed for questions and reporting unpermitted work, not stated as a submission method.
- Planning and Zoning (site requirements): (956) 681-1250.
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 McAllen, TX?
Yes. The City of McAllen requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of McAllen?
Get the fence permit application from the city's Permits page or the Building Permits & Inspections office, 311 N. 15th Street. Fill in owner, site address, lot and block, subdivision, fence material, linear feet, height, footing depth and cost, then sign and date it. Submit through the city's online permit portal or call (956) 681-1300 for help. Request inspections by phone at (956) 681-1328. 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 McAllen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of McAllen?
Building Permits & Inspections. Phone (956) 681-1300, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of McAllen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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