Price County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Price 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 Price County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Price County Zoning (unincorporated towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Park Falls | Yes | Not to exceed six feet | Front yards: not to exceed four feet | 715-762-2436 |
| City of Phillips | Ask | — | — | 715-339-3125 |
| Village of Catawba | Ask | — | — | 715-474-2366 |
| Village of Kennan | Ask | — | — | 715-474-6658 |
| Village of Prentice | Ask | — | — | 715-428-2964 |
| Price County Zoning (unincorporated towns) | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Catawba | Ask | — | — | 715-490-0822 |
| Town of Eisenstein | Ask | — | — | 715-762-4812 |
| Town of Elk | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Emery | Ask | — | — | 715-339-3395 |
| Town of Fifield | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Flambeau | Ask | — | — | 715-820-0140 |
| Town of Georgetown | Ask | — | — | 715-428-2372 |
| Town of Hackett | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Harmony | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Hill | Ask | — | — | 715-767-5150 |
| Town of Kennan | Ask | — | — | 715-564-4505 |
| Town of Knox | Ask | — | — | 608-239-2671 |
| Town of Lake | Ask | Not over six feet permitted anywhere on a lot; over six feet only if it meets the district's setback, height and dimensional requirements | Fences | 715-339-3272 |
| Town of Ogema | Ask | — | — | 715-767-5652 |
| Town of Prentice | Ask | — | — | 715-428-2793 |
| Town of Spirit | Ask | — | — | 715-564-3240 |
| Town of Worcester | Ask | — | — | 715-339-3430 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.