City of Amarillo fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Amarillo? No. The City of Amarillo 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 Amarillo's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Amarillo: What are the front, side, rear and corner-lot fence height limits and setbacks in the Amarillo zoning code?
How to build within the rules in the City of Amarillo
Steps based on amarillo.gov — work exempt no permit needed
- Check the City's Building Safety page: most residential fences 8 ft or less need no permit.
- Confirm front-yard, rear-yard and corner-lot height limits with Building Safety before building (806-378-3041).
- Pool or spa barrier fence? Apply for a permit through the City's MGO Connect permitting portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety
Building Safety Department
- Phone
- 806-378-3041
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Address
- Simms Municipal Building, 808 S Buchanan St, Suite 104, Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact from amarillo.gov — building safety
Other rules to know
- The City's Building Safety page says most residential fence projects do not require a permit if the fence is 8 feet tall or less, but fences must still meet building and zoning rules, including height limits in front and rear yards and special rules for corner lots.
- A permit is required at any height for construction, alteration or repair of a mandatory pool or spa barrier/enclosure.
- Amarillo lies in both Potter and Randall counties; this entry covers the whole City.
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 Amarillo, TX?
No. The City of Amarillo 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 City of Amarillo?
Building Safety, Building Safety Department. Phone 806-378-3041, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Amarillo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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