City of Woodbranch fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Woodbranch? Yes. The City of Woodbranch 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 Woodbranch (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
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Woodbranch: What is the fence permit fee, and what are the fence height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Woodbranch
Steps based on woodbranchtx.us — 2025 RES PERMIT APP 1 Copy
- Complete the City's Residential Permit Application, marking Fence.
- Submit the permit documents and fees to the City.
- Request inspections from Bureau Veritas at (877) 837-8775.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shari McMinn
City Secretary/Building Permit Clerk
- Phone
- (281) 399-3979
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Address
- 58A Woodbranch Dr., New Caney, TX 77357
Contact from woodbranchtx.us — city hall
What to submit
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for accessory structures and miscellaneous projects, including fences, if not approved on the original plans. Work without a permit may incur double permit fees.
- Inspections are handled by Bureau Veritas.
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 Woodbranch, TX?
Yes. The City of Woodbranch requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Woodbranch?
Complete the City's Residential Permit Application, marking Fence. Submit the permit documents and fees to the City. Request inspections from Bureau Veritas at (877) 837-8775. 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 Woodbranch (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Woodbranch?
Shari McMinn, City Secretary/Building Permit Clerk. Phone (281) 399-3979.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Woodbranch's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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