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Fence Permit Requirements in Irving, TX
Based on City of Irving published sources. Confirm with Inspections Department before you build.
Do you need a permit?
Yes.
What to know
- Any new or replacement fence requires a permit [3](https://irvingtx.gov/corecode/storage/uber_resource/uploaded_pdfs/corecode/Fence%20Guidelines%20-%20RES_1546.pdf).
- Residential fences are limited to 8 feet in height for rear and side yards [3](https://cityrulelookup.com/fences/height-limits/irving-tx).
- Front yard fences are capped at 48 inches with at least 50% visibility [3](https://cityrulelookup.com/fences/height-limits/irving-tx).
Typical documents
- Fence permit application
- Site plan showing location and visibility triangles
- Elevations identifying height and materials
Who can apply & how
- The Inspections Department oversees all residential building, electrical, and plumbing permits.
- Applications are submitted online via the My Government Online (MGO) portal.
- Homeowners with a homestead exemption can perform their own work with a permit.
Practical tips
- Sliding gates must be installed inside the fence line, not on the alley side [3](https://irvingtx.gov/corecode/storage/uber_resource/uploaded_pdfs/corecode/Fence%20Guidelines%20-%20RES_1546.pdf).
- Fences cannot encroach into the city right-of-way.
Contact & sources
Inspections Department · 825 W. Irving Blvd, 2nd Floor, Irving, TX 75060 · 972-721-2371 · irving-permits@irvingtx.gov
Only applies inside Irving city limits. Neighboring cities and unincorporated Dallas County have their own rules.
