Kaufman County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Kaufman 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 Crandall | Ask | 8 ft | No fence in the front yard | 972-427-2056 |
| City of Forney | Yes | 8 ft 4 in behind the minimum required front yard line | No fence in the required front yard of a single-family or duplex lot adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street | 972-552-6655 |
| City of Kaufman | Yes | 8 ft behind the minimum required front yard line | No fence in a front or side yard adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 20 ft from a public street | 972-932-2216 ext. 140 |
| City of Kemp | Ask | — | — | — |
| City of Mabank | Yes | 8 ft | — | 903-887-3241 ext. 205 |
| City of Oak Ridge | Ask | — | — | 469-474-7078 |
| City of Talty | Ask | — | — | 972-552-9592 |
| City of Terrell | Yes | 8 ft behind the minimum front yard line | No fence in the required front yard of a single-family or duplex lot adjacent to a public street; otherwise residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street | 972-551-6600 |
| Unincorporated Kaufman County | Ask | — | — | 469-376-4122 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.