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Williamson County, Texas

City of Round Rock fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Round Rock? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Round Rock 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 the City of Round Rock (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
Call 512-218-5550 source

Still being confirmed with Round Rock: Are there lower fence height limits in front yards?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application you can send to City of Round Rock.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Round Rock

  1. No City permit is needed for a fence up to 8 ft (historic overlay properties need historic review).
  2. Fence questions: Code Enforcement, 512-218-3329.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building Inspection Division
City of Round Rock

Phone
512-218-5550
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Address
301 W Bagdad Ave, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664

Contact from roundrocktexas.gov — building inspection

Other rules to know

  • The Building Inspection Division FAQ says a fence permit is not required, but fences may not be over 8 ft.
  • On Historic Overlay properties, historic review covers 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 City of Round Rock, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Round Rock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Round Rock?

No City permit is needed for a fence up to 8 ft (historic overlay properties need historic review). Fence questions: Code Enforcement, 512-218-3329. 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 Round Rock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Round Rock?

Building Inspection Division, City of Round Rock. Phone 512-218-5550, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Round Rock's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. roundrocktexas.gov — building inspection

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