PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a fence in Arlington, TX?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a fence in Arlington, TX.

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Yes for a new fence. Repairing or replacing less than 50% of one side of an existing fence needs no permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Arlington Planning & Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permit-Applications-Forms/Work-Exempt-From-Permitting

Where to apply

City of Arlington Planning & Development Services (ArlingtonPermits.com)

Permitting authority: City of Arlington Planning & Development Services. Arlington, Texas. Structures may not be placed in setbacks or utility easements, even when no permit is needed. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“A fence permit to install, enlarge or repair any fence is not required when the repair or replacement of fencing is less than 50 percent of one side of the fence is being repaired and/or replaced.”

Source: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permit-Applications-Forms/Work-Exempt-From-Permitting

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