St. Croix County fence permit rules
Fence rules in St. Croix 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 St. Croix County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under St. Croix County General Zoning (all towns except Forest, Hudson, St. Joseph, Troy).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Glenwood City | Ask | — | — | 715-265-4227 |
| City of Hudson | Ask | — | — | 715-716-5733 |
| City of New Richmond | Ask | — | — | 715-243-0413 |
| Village of Baldwin | Ask | — | — | 715-377-2152 |
| Village of Deer Park | Ask | — | — | 715-222-4915 |
| Village of Hammond | Ask | — | — | 715-796-2727 |
| Village of North Hudson | Ask | — | — | 715-386-2532 |
| Village of Roberts | Ask | — | — | 715-749-3126 |
| Village of Somerset | Yes | — | — | 715-386-5410 |
| Village of Star Prairie | Ask | — | — | 715-248-7231 |
| Village of Wilson | Ask | — | — | 715-772-4402 |
| Village of Woodville | Ask | — | — | 715-698-2355 |
| St. Croix County General Zoning (all towns except Forest, Hudson, St. Joseph, Troy) | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Baldwin | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Cady | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Cylon | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Eau Galle | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Emerald | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Erin Prairie | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Forest | Ask | — | — | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Glenwood | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Hammond | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Hudson | Ask | — | — | 715-386-4263 |
| Town of Kinnickinnic | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Pleasant Valley | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Richmond | Ask | 6 ft max; taller needs prior written Town Board approval | 6 ft max | 715-808-1795 |
| Town of Rush River | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Somerset | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Springfield | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of St. Joseph | Ask | — | — | 715-781-0643 |
| Town of Stanton | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Star Prairie | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
| Town of Troy | Ask | — | — | 715-425-2665 |
| Town of Warren | Ask | Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft | Privacy fence | 715-386-4680 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.