Unincorporated Travis County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Travis County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Travis 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 Travis County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Travis County: Does the county require a permit for every residential fence outside city limits, and what is the fee and height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Travis County
Steps based on traviscountytx.gov — fence permit
- Confirm your property is outside city limits using the Jurisdiction Web Map.
- Create a permitting account at mgoconnect.org and verify your phone.
- Start the online application and select Development (Residential).
- Upload a site plan; respond to county comments in the portal.
- Post the permit visibly from the right of way before starting work.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Travis County TNR Permit Desk
- Phone
- 512-854-4215
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Address
- 700 Lavaca, Suite 540, Austin, TX 78701; mail: P.O. Box 1748, Attn: Permits, Austin, TX 78701
Contact from traviscountytx.gov — fence permit
What to submit
- Site plan showing fence location, improvements, fence type, easements and floodplain
- Property address and legal description from Travis Central Appraisal District
- Proposed start date and estimated construction cost
Other rules to know
- County fence permit page applies outside city limits (check the Jurisdiction Web Map); the page is labeled Expired and does not state when a permit is required, fee, heights or setbacks; it cites Travis County Code Chapters 464, 480 and 482.
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 Travis County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Travis 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 Travis County?
Confirm your property is outside city limits using the Jurisdiction Web Map. Create a permitting account at mgoconnect.org and verify your phone. Start the online application and select Development (Residential). Upload a site plan; respond to county comments in the portal. Post the permit visibly from the right of way before starting work. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Travis County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Travis County?
Travis County TNR Permit Desk. Phone 512-854-4215.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Travis County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Travis County Code Chapters 464, 480, 482
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