Residential Fencing

HPWCODE1145
Plan Review
Required
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Not Required
Fee
See City of Houston fee schedule
Admin fee
$32.16
Plan review fee
See City of Houston fee schedule
Valid Period
6 mo
Processing Time
10 days
APPLY & INSPECTIONS QUESTIONS
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 4:30 pm
PLAN REVIEW QUESTIONS
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 3rd floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 3 pm

About

New or replacement fence. Fences of any material that exceed 8 feet above grade require a permit. Additionally, fences constructed completely or partially of masonry or concrete require a permit regardless of height above grade.

After Approval

Permit must be kept on site until final approval is granted.

Conditions & Exceptions

Planning and Development Department's review required. http://cohweb.houstontx.gov/FIN_FeeSchedule/default.aspx

Statutory Authority
What You Need
  • Building Permit Application
  • Declaration In Support of Application For City of Houston Building Permit
  • Complete Set of Site Plans Uploaded  and fence design drawing
Apply Online

1. Log in or create an iPermits account at: https://www.hpceservices.org/

2. Complete building permit application

3. Pay plan review fee(s)

4. Receive email invitation to upload plans.

Conditions & Exceptions

Requires approval by the Planning and Development group.

What You Need
  • Building Permit Application
  • Declaration In Support of Application For City of Houston Building Permit
  • Complete Set of Site Plans Uploaded and fence design drawing
Submit Plans Online

Once application is approved and the plan review (PX) fee has been paid, an email to upload and submit plans will be sent to the applicant.

Additional Resources
What You Need

Approved plans must be on site for inspection

Schedule Online

Enter the appropriate project number into the field and click Submit button.

Schedule by Phone

Contact the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 713-222-9922.