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Do I need a permit for a fence in Jacksonville, FL?

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Unverified: We found no official City statement on whether a typical residential fence needs a building permit. Zoning limits fences to 4 ft in the front-yard setback and 8 ft toward the rear.

What changes the answer

Note: Unverified, confirm locally. Zoning heights from the City Planning Department zoning FAQ (https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/planning-department/current-planning-division/zoning-faqs-(frequently-asked-questions)): "The maximum height of a fence is 4-feet within the front yard setback."

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Building Inspection Division. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits

Where to apply

City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (residential permits)

Permitting authority: City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (Public Works). Applies inside the consolidated City of Jacksonville; separately incorporated towns in Duval County may issue their own permits, so confirm locally. Florida Building Code applies. Historic districts may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Official sources

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