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Fence Permit Requirements in Mansfield, TX
Based on City of Mansfield published sources. Confirm with Building Safety before you build.
Do you need a permit?
Check with the city. Mansfield publishes Residential Fence Standards and a Residential Fence Calculations Form among its building permit forms, plus wood privacy fence guidelines. The city pages we found don't say plainly when a fence permit is or isn't required, so confirm before you build.
What to know
- The Residential Fence Standards and Fence Calculations Form are on the city's Permit Applications & Forms page.
- The Planning department publishes wood privacy fence guidelines.
- Pool fences have their own requirements and a Residential Pool Alarm and Fence Affidavit.
Typical documents
- Residential Fence Calculations Form
- Site plan showing the fence line, height and materials
Who can apply & how
- Permits are issued by the City of Mansfield Building Safety Department, 1200 E. Broad St. All applications, plans and payments must be submitted through the city's online permit system.
- Contractors must register with the city before pulling permits.
- Mansfield enforces the 2018 International Residential Code with local amendments and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Practical tips
- Call 811 before digging post holes.
- HOAs often have stricter fence rules than the city.
Contact & sources
City of Mansfield Building Safety · 1200 E. Broad St., Mansfield, TX 76063 · 817-276-4200 · permits@mansfieldtexas.gov
- City of Mansfield – Permit Applications & Forms →
- City of Mansfield – Development Forms & Guidelines →
Only applies inside Mansfield city limits. Neighboring cities and unincorporated Tarrant, Johnson and Ellis counties have their own rules.
