City of Taylor fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Taylor? Yes. The City of Taylor requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Taylor (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Taylor: What are the fence height limits and the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Taylor
Steps based on taylortx.gov — Fence Checklist
- Make sure your contractor is registered with the City (or have homestead exemption evidence if you're doing the work).
- Create an account on My Government Online and submit the fence application with a site plan and specifications (height, material, anchoring) as PDFs.
- Pay the fee once the application is accepted.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Assessed after acceptance, per the City fee schedule
- Review time
- Staff approval required
Who to contact
Development Services
City of Taylor
- Phone
- 512-352-3675 (option 3)
- [email protected]
Contact from taylortx.gov — Fence Checklist
What to submit
- Site plan showing the fence location relative to the property line
- Specifications: fence height, material and anchoring detail
- Contractor registration with the City (or homestead exemption evidence if the homeowner does the work)
Other rules to know
- A fence application requires staff approval; incomplete applications are not accepted.
- The fee is assessed after the application is accepted (City fee schedule); unpaid fees void the application.
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 Taylor, TX?
Yes. The City of Taylor requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Taylor?
Make sure your contractor is registered with the City (or have homestead exemption evidence if you're doing the work). Create an account on My Government Online and submit the fence application with a site plan and specifications (height, material, anchoring) as PDFs. Pay the fee once the application is accepted. 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 Taylor (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Taylor?
Development Services, City of Taylor. Phone 512-352-3675 (option 3), email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Taylor's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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