Dodge County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Dodge 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 Dodge County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Dodge County (unincorporated towns under county zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Beaver Dam | Yes | — | — | 920-887-4600 ext. 340 |
| City of Fox Lake | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet | 920-229-6360 |
| City of Horicon | Yes | Less than six feet; six feet or taller requires conditional-use approval | 4 feet | 920-382-6202 |
| City of Juneau | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet | 920-382-6202 |
| City of Mayville | Yes | 6 feet | Four feet six inches | 920-382-6202 |
| Village of Brownsville | Yes | 4 feet | 4 feet | 262-364-9597 |
| Village of Hustisford | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property | 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction | 608-617-9326 |
| Village of Iron Ridge | Yes | 6 feet | §365-77 allows only decorative fences | 920-387-3975 |
| Village of Kekoskee | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-210-2672 |
| Village of Lomira | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet | 608-617-5691 |
| Village of Lowell | Yes | — | — | 608-617-9326 |
| Village of Neosho | Ask | 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property | 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction | 262-825-8820 |
| Village of Randolph | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property | 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction | 608-697-8009 |
| Village of Reeseville | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property | 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction | 920-382-6202 |
| Village of Theresa | Yes | 6 feet | Three feet | 920-488-5421 |
| Dodge County (unincorporated towns under county zoning) | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Ashippun | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Calamus | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Elba | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Emmet | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Fox Lake | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Herman | Ask | 6 feet | 4 feet in street yard | 920-382-7360 |
| Town of Hustisford | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Lebanon | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of LeRoy | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Lomira | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Oak Grove | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Portland | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Rubicon | Yes | 6 feet | County area: 4 feet in front/street setback. Hartford extraterritorial area: four | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Shields | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
| Town of Theresa | Yes | — | — | 608-515-6263 |
| Town of Trenton | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in street/front setback | 920-386-3700 ext. 2 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.