Fence permit comparison — all cities
| City | State | Height threshold (front / rear yard) | Estimated fee range | Review timeline | Code edition | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | GA | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >84" | $100–$350 | 5–15 business days | Georgia State Minimum Standard Residential Code (IRC-based, | Atlanta permit portal |
| Austin | TX | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >84" | $100–$400 | 10–15 business days | Austin Land Development Code (LDC) § 25-2-899 (Fences and Wa | Austin permit portal |
| Charlotte | NC | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >72" | $75–$350 | 5–10 business days | 2018 North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC) Section R105.2 ( | Charlotte permit portal |
| Dallas | TX | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >72" | $50–$500 | 1–3 business days | Dallas Development Code Chapter 51A, Sec. 51A-4.602 (Fence, | Dallas permit portal |
| Denver | CO | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >72" | $75–$250 | 10–15 business days (standard); over-the-counter same-day for eligible simple projects | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Denver permit portal |
| Houston | TX | See city guide | $100–$300 | 5–10 business days | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Houston permit portal |
| Jacksonville | FL | Front: ≤4" | $100–$350 | Up to 7 business days for straightforward residential review, plus revision time if comments are issued | 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (Residential), Secti | Jacksonville permit portal |
| Nashville | TN | Front: ≤30"; Rear/side: >96" | $0+ | 0 days for a standard fence; overlay review varies | Metro Nashville fence guidance; Metro Code Title 17 zoning p | Nashville permit portal |
| Phoenix | AZ | Front: ≤36"; Rear/side: >72" | $50–$200 | 10–15 business days (standard); over-the-counter same-day for eligible simple projects | 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Phoenix permit portal |
| Portland | OR | Front: ≤42"; Rear/side: >84" | $153–$350 | 1–5 business days | Portland City Code Chapter 24.60 (Fences); Title 33 Planning | Portland permit portal |
| San Antonio | TX | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >96" | $100–$400 | 5–10 business days | San Antonio Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter 35, Secti | San Antonio permit portal |
| Seattle | WA | Front: ≤48"; Rear/side: >96" | $150–$350 | 2–5 business days | Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 23.44.014 (Yard regulations — N | Seattle permit portal |
Fees and thresholds are estimates from official sources. Verify with your city before building.
City guides
- Atlanta, GA — Fence permit guide
- Austin, TX — Fence permit guide
- Charlotte, NC — Fence permit guide
- Dallas, TX — Fence permit guide
- Denver, CO — Fence permit guide
- Houston, TX — Fence permit guide
- Jacksonville, FL — Fence permit guide
- Nashville, TN — Fence permit guide
- Phoenix, AZ — Fence permit guide
- Portland, OR — Fence permit guide
- San Antonio, TX — Fence permit guide
- Seattle, WA — Fence permit guide
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Disclaimer: This page aggregates data from official city sources for informational purposes only, not legal advice. Permit rules, fees, and processes change. Verify with your city's permitting office before building.