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Hidalgo County, Texas

City of Pharr fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pharr? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pharr 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 Pharr (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
Call (956) 402-2633 source

Still being confirmed with Pharr: Is a permit required for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback rules?

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 Pharr

  1. Call the office to confirm whether a fence permit is required and how to apply.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building & Code Compliance

Phone
(956) 402-2633
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address
118 S Cage Blvd, 3rd Floor, Pharr, TX 78577

Contact from pharr-tx.gov

Other rules to know

  • City Hall main line (956) 402-4000; inspections (956) 402-4212. The city says building permit submittals can be emailed for review and approved permits are paid in person.

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 Pharr, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pharr 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 Pharr?

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 Pharr (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

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

Building & Code Compliance. Phone (956) 402-2633.

Sources

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

  1. pharr-tx.gov
  2. pharr-tx.gov — faqs

Work for the City of Pharr? 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.