Unincorporated Smith County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Smith County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Smith County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Smith County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 903-590-4605 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Smith County: Does the County confirm that no permit is needed for a residential fence outside city limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Smith County
- Call the Commissioners Court office at 903-590-4605 with questions; also check HOA rules.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court office
- Phone
- 903-590-4605
- Address
- 200 E Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX 75702
Contact from smith-county.com — County Ordinances Policies
Other rules to know
- County Ordinances & Policies page: "Smith County has no local building policies for construction in unincorporated areas of the county." (other than subdivision regulations). Fences are not addressed specifically.
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 Smith County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Smith County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Smith County?
Call the Commissioners Court office at 903-590-4605 with questions; also check HOA rules. 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 Unincorporated Smith County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Smith County?
Commissioners Court, Commissioners Court office. Phone 903-590-4605.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Smith County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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