City of Waco fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Waco? No. The City of Waco 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 the City of Waco's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft next to an alley or commercially zoned/developed lot) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (up to 6 ft if bottom 4 ft solid and upper portion no more than 50% opaque) source
- How to apply
- Call (254) 299-2489
Still being confirmed with Waco: Does the City confirm the setback from property lines and any finished-side rule in Sec. 28-929?
How to build within the rules in the City of Waco
- No permit is needed for a fence in Waco; follow the height rules and Sec. 28-929 of the Waco Code of Ordinances.
- Questions: call (254) 299-2489.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services (Inspection Services)
- Phone
- (254) 299-2489
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Waco, PO Box 2570, 300 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76702
Contact from waco-texas.com — Register Apply for a Permit
Other rules to know
- City page: "Fence installation or repair does not require a permit."
- Front yard: fences may not exceed four feet; up to six feet is allowed if the bottom four feet is solid and the upper portion is no more than 50% opaque.
- Rear and side yard: six feet; up to eight feet next to an alley or a commercially zoned or developed lot.
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 Waco, TX?
No. The City of Waco does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Waco?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft next to an alley or commercially zoned/developed lot). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (up to 6 ft if bottom 4 ft solid and upper portion no more than 50% opaque).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Waco?
Development Services (Inspection Services). Phone (254) 299-2489, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Waco's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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