City of Haltom City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Haltom City? Yes. The City of Haltom City requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Based on project value (City fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Privacy fences not in front of the house (decorative fences up to 4 ft) source
- Corner lots
- Privacy fences at least 10 ft from the street-side property line (15 ft if the lot backs onto an interior lot); nothing over 2 ft in the visibility triangle source
- Not allowed
- Permanent barbed or razor wire, chain link with slats, CMU block, R-panel, metal pipe barriers and cabled bollards in residential areas; chain link only behind the front facade; electric fences only in commercial/industrial districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Haltom City
Steps based on haltomcitytx.com — Planning Inspection FAQs
- Check with Planning & Community Development (817-222-7757) before you start.
- Apply for a fence permit through the MyGov Online Action Center or with the forms on the Planning & Inspections Forms page.
- Pay the fee based on project value.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Inspections
City of Haltom City
- Phone
- 817-222-7730
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 4801 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117
Contact from haltomcitytx.com — Planning Inspection FAQs
Other rules to know
- A permit from the building official is required for fences or walls over 30 in; like-for-like repairs under set lengths in two years may be exempt.
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 Haltom City, TX?
Yes. The City of Haltom City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Haltom City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Privacy fences not in front of the house (decorative fences up to 4 ft). Corner lots: Privacy fences at least 10 ft from the street-side property line (15 ft if the lot backs onto an interior lot); nothing over 2 ft in the visibility triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Haltom City?
Based on project value (City fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Haltom City?
Check with Planning & Community Development (817-222-7757) before you start. Apply for a fence permit through the MyGov Online Action Center or with the forms on the Planning & Inspections Forms page. Pay the fee based on project value. 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 Haltom City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Haltom City?
Planning & Inspections, City of Haltom City. Phone 817-222-7730.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Haltom City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 33 Fence regulations
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