Unincorporated Jefferson County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Jefferson County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Jefferson County 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 Unincorporated Jefferson County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call (409) 719-5910 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Jefferson County: Does a fence on a rural lot need a county Development Permit (e.g., in a flood zone)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Jefferson County
Steps based on jeffersoncountytx.gov — developmentpermits
- Contact Environmental Control at (409) 719-5910 before starting; ask whether your fence needs a Development Permit.
- If so, submit the Development Permit Application.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Environmental Control - Development Permits
- Phone
- (409) 719-5910
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8-12 and 1-5
- Address
- 7933 Viterbo Road Ste 4, Beaumont, TX 77705
Contact from jeffersoncountytx.gov — developmentpermits
Other rules to know
- Environmental Control requires you to contact its office before beginning any development in unincorporated areas; the page does not mention fences specifically.
- Applications are generally issued within 5-10 business days and are active for one year. Properties in an A flood zone need an Elevation Certificate. If the property has no address, call Regional Planning at 409-724-1911.
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 Unincorporated Jefferson County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Jefferson County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Jefferson County?
Contact Environmental Control at (409) 719-5910 before starting; ask whether your fence needs a Development Permit. If so, submit the Development Permit Application. 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 Unincorporated Jefferson County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Jefferson County?
Environmental Control - Development Permits. Phone (409) 719-5910, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Jefferson County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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