Unincorporated Lubbock County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lubbock County? No. Unincorporated Lubbock County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Lubbock County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call (806) 775-1337 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Lubbock County: Does the County regulate residential fences in any way (e.g., drainage or subdivision rules)?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Lubbock County
- Call County Public Works at (806) 775-1337 if you have questions about subdivision or other county requirements.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Nicholas Olenik
Public Works Department
- Phone
- (806) 775-1337
- [email protected]
- Address
- 916 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 431, Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408-3536
Contact from lubbockcounty.gov — 1369773195 568786
Other rules to know
- County Public Works states Lubbock County has no zoning regulations "per se" and neither requires nor issues building permits.
- The County has Subdivision Regulations and other permitting requirements that may apply depending on the project; deed restrictions or HOA rules may also apply.
- The county document does not mention fences.
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 Lubbock County, TX?
No. Unincorporated Lubbock County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lubbock County?
Nicholas Olenik, Public Works Department. Phone (806) 775-1337, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Lubbock County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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