Unincorporated Loudoun County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Loudoun County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Loudoun County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 feet maximum in other yards in residential areas source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 1/2 feet in a residential front yard source
- How to apply
- Call 703-777-0220 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Loudoun County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Loudoun need a county zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Loudoun County
Steps based on loudoun.gov — Permitting
- Call Building and Development (703-777-0220) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- If a permit is needed, apply online through LandMARC.
- Call 811 before digging (Miss Utility 800-552-7001, at least 48 hours ahead).
Who to contact
Department of Building and Development
Permitting
- Phone
- 703-777-0220
- Address
- Department of Building and Development, 1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
Contact from loudoun.gov — Permitting
Other rules to know
- County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.01.04.B (county Chapter 7): fences and walls allowed in all yards; residential front yard limit 3 1/2 feet, other residential yards not over 8 feet.
- County permitting page does not mention fences; the county issues zoning permits outside incorporated towns.
- Call Miss Utility (800-552-7001) at least 48 hours before digging.
- Check HOA/POA rules.
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 Loudoun County, VA?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Loudoun County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Loudoun County?
Side and rear yards: 8 feet maximum in other yards in residential areas. Front (street) yard: 3 1/2 feet in a residential front yard.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Loudoun County?
Call Building and Development (703-777-0220) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit. If a permit is needed, apply online through LandMARC. Call 811 before digging (Miss Utility 800-552-7001, at least 48 hours ahead). buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Loudoun County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Loudoun County?
Department of Building and Development, Permitting. Phone 703-777-0220.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Loudoun County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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