City of Midland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Midland? Yes. The City of Midland requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Midland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Midland: Does the City of Midland limit residential fence height and require a setback from the street, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Midland
Steps based on midlandtexas.gov — 10327
- Register for the PermitMidland online portal and set up a profile.
- Choose the Residential Fence permit type and enter the description, linear footage, front setback and fence material.
- Attach fencing details and a site plan, and have a contractor submit it if the city requires it.
- Pay the invoice online and wait for the permit to be issued before starting work.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Online invoice payment through the city portal; amount not listed
Who to contact
Permitting (One Stop Shop)
Development Services
- Phone
- 432-685-7390
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM (plan review counters 8 AM to 12 PM)
- Address
- 300 N Loraine, Midland, TX 79701
Contact from midlandtexas.gov — Development Services
What to submit
- Residential Fence permit application with permit type, description, square feet, valuation, linear footage, front setback and fence material description
- Fencing details
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- The city's permit checklist lists a Residential Fence permit and says a contractor must submit the permit, not the owner as applicant; the Building Permits page separately says permits may be obtained by the property owner or a licensed and bonded contractor, so confirm which applies to a homeowner fence.
- City zoning code text on residential fence heights could not be reached from an official code host, so heights and setbacks are not listed.
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 Midland, TX?
Yes. The City of Midland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Midland?
Register for the PermitMidland online portal and set up a profile. Choose the Residential Fence permit type and enter the description, linear footage, front setback and fence material. Attach fencing details and a site plan, and have a contractor submit it if the city requires it. Pay the invoice online and wait for the permit to be issued before starting work. 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 the City of Midland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Midland?
Permitting (One Stop Shop), Development Services. Phone 432-685-7390, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Midland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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