Johnson County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Johnson County are set by each city and town, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Alvarado | Ask | 8 ft max | 4 ft max in front yard | 817-790-3351 ext 130 |
| City of Burleson | Yes | Privacy/security enclosure: 8 ft max | Decorative fence: 4 ft max | 817-426-9632 |
| City of Cleburne | Ask | — | 3 ft at the property line in the front yard | 817-556-8810 |
| City of Godley | Ask | Privacy fences no more than 8 ft | — | 817-389-3539 ext. 107 |
| City of Joshua | Yes | Privacy/security: 8 ft max | Decorative fence: 4 ft max in front yard | 817-558-7356 |
| City of Rio Vista | Ask | — | — | 817-373-2588 |
| Town of Venus | Ask | — | — | 972-366-3348 ext. 201 |
| Unincorporated Johnson County | Ask | — | — | 817-556-6380 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.