Unincorporated Tarrant County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Tarrant County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Tarrant County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 817-212-7202 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Tarrant County: Does a fence count as a 'structure' that must stay 25 ft from County road right-of-way?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Tarrant County
Steps based on tarrantcountytx.gov — GuidelineforDevelopmentinUnincorporatedAreasofTarrantCounty JULY2026
- Fences in unincorporated areas generally don't need a County building permit (the County issues none for homes).
- Keep structures 25 ft from County road right-of-way and 50 ft from State highway right-of-way, and get a floodplain permit if you're in a FEMA floodplain (817-884-1173).
- Development questions: Nicole Benoit, 817-212-7202.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Nicole Benoit
Tarrant County Engineering Services (development questions)
- Phone
- 817-212-7202
- [email protected]
- Address
- Engineering Services, 200 Taylor Street, Suite 305, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Contact from tarrantcountytx.gov — GuidelineforDevelopmentinUnincorporatedAreasofTarrantCounty JULY2026
Other rules to know
- Tarrant County has no zoning authority in unincorporated areas and does not issue building permits for residential homes.
- Structures should not be within 25 ft of a County road right-of-way or 50 ft of a State highway right-of-way.
- A County floodplain permit is required before development in a FEMA floodplain.
- The County does not enforce deed restrictions or HOA rules, which may still limit fences.
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 Tarrant County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Tarrant 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 Tarrant County?
Fences in unincorporated areas generally don't need a County building permit (the County issues none for homes). Keep structures 25 ft from County road right-of-way and 50 ft from State highway right-of-way, and get a floodplain permit if you're in a FEMA floodplain (817-884-1173). Development questions: Nicole Benoit, 817-212-7202. 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 Tarrant County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Tarrant County?
Nicole Benoit, Tarrant County Engineering Services (development questions). Phone 817-212-7202, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Tarrant County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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