Buffalo County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Buffalo County are set by each city, village and town, not by the state. Pick your municipality for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
Some towns in Buffalo County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Buffalo County Zoning (county-zoned towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Alma | Ask | — | — | 608-685-3330 |
| City of Buffalo City | Ask | 6 ft | 3 ft for solid fences in a yard abutting a street | 608-248-2262 |
| City of Fountain City | Ask | — | — | 608-687-7481 |
| City of Mondovi | Ask | — | — | 715-926-3866 |
| Village of Cochrane | Ask | — | — | 608-248-2737 |
| Village of Nelson | Ask | — | — | 715-673-4748 |
| Buffalo County Zoning (county-zoned towns) | Ask | — | — | 608-685-6209 |
| Town of Alma | Ask | — | — | 608-685-3843 |
| Town of Belvidere | Ask | — | — | 608-248-1245 |
| Town of Buffalo | Ask | — | — | 608-687-9502 |
| Town of Canton | Ask | — | — | 715-672-8009 |
| Town of Cross | Ask | — | — | 608-687-3228 |
| Town of Dover | Ask | — | — | 715-946-3506 |
| Town of Gilmanton | Ask | — | — | 715-279-1309 |
| Town of Glencoe | Ask | — | — | 608-323-7405 |
| Town of Lincoln | Ask | — | — | 608-685-4394 |
| Town of Maxville | Ask | — | — | 952-200-3544 |
| Town of Milton | Ask | — | — | 507-458-9924 |
| Town of Modena | Ask | — | — | 715-495-2765 |
| Town of Mondovi | Ask | — | — | 715-684-9534 |
| Town of Montana | Ask | — | — | 608-323-1115 |
| Town of Naples | Ask | — | — | 715-495-0751 |
| Town of Nelson | Ask | — | — | 715-673-4977 |
| Town of Waumandee | Ask | — | — | 507-458-5242 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.