Permit required
Apply before installing a new fence. The same requirement applies when repair or replacement work exceeds 25% of the continuous length of an existing fence.
San Antonio fence permits
San Antonio fence permit guide: what to file before you build.
A new residential fence needs a permit in San Antonio. Use this checklist to confirm the site-plan details, common height limits, and special reviews that may apply to your property before you file.
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San Antonio example
91
applications submitted
82
permits issued
July 2026 filing activity
San Antonio residents are actively filing fence permits.
City records list 91 Residential Fence Applications submitted and 82 Residential Fence Permits issued from July 1 through July 31. These are separate monthly activity totals, not the same group of projects.
Review the City's building permit dataFor the method and Austin shed context, read the July 2026 Texas permit activity note.
When a permit starts
New fence or more than 25%
A new fence needs a permit. Repairs or replacements cross the line when they exceed 25% of the existing continuous length.
What the drawing shows
Fence details on the lot
Show existing structures, easements, fence locations, and the height and material for every proposed section.
Typical residential limits
3 or 5 feet front, 6 elsewhere
The current application lists 3 feet for solid front fences, 5 feet for open front fences, and 6 feet at side and rear yards.
Start with the permit trigger
A small repair and a new fence follow different paths.
Permit generally not required
The City's current application says fence repairs at 25% or less of the existing fence length do not need a permit. Confirm the property is inside San Antonio city limits before relying on the City's process.
City guidance can change. Check the current application for your exact property before construction begins.
Build the site plan
Put the fence in context, not on a blank sketch.
San Antonio's application calls for a detailed site plan. The reviewer needs to see where each fence section sits in relation to the property, buildings, and recorded constraints.
- Existing structures and buildings
- Known easement locations
- Every proposed or repaired fence segment
- Height and material for each segment
Check special conditions
Height is only one part of the review.
Corner visibility, overlays, flood conditions, and a property's actual boundary can change the answer. Flag these before placing the fence.
- Corner lots may need clear-vision review
- Historic districts require historic review
- Flood-zone properties require storm-water review
- Neighborhood conservation districts need district review
- Some rear-yard conditions can allow an 8-foot fence
- The applicant must keep the fence on the property
Where EasySitePlan fits
Prepare the drawing, then verify the property facts.
EasySitePlan starts with public parcel records and aerial imagery. You correct the lot and structures, draw the proposed fence, and review the resulting permit sheet yourself.
What you get
- Supported-address and project eligibility check
- Guided fence drawing with height, material, and length labels
- Watermarked preview and corrections at no charge
- Clean PDF for a standard one-time price of $24
EasySitePlan is not a licensed survey. It does not certify boundaries, replace every permit document, submit the permit, or guarantee approval. If a property line is uncertain or disputed, hire a Texas registered professional land surveyor.
Official San Antonio sources
Check the City's current forms before you submit.
Residential permits
Who can apply and which documents San Antonio lists for a residential fence permit.
Open the City sourceFence permit application
The current form's permit trigger, detailed site-plan fields, and standard residential height table.
Open the City sourceInformation Bulletin 223
Residential fence review, clear vision, overlays, boundary responsibility, and height exceptions.
Open the City sourceBuilding permit data
Monthly applications and issued permits, including the July 2026 residential fence activity summarized above.
Open the City sourceThis guide summarizes City of San Antonio materials available on August 13, 2026. Requirements may vary by property, district, easement, flood condition, and project scope.
San Antonio fence permit questions
What to confirm before construction
Do I need a permit for a fence in San Antonio?
The City of San Antonio says a permit is required for a new fence. A repair or replacement also needs a permit when it exceeds 25% of the continuous length of the existing fence. Check whether your San Antonio address is supported.
What must a San Antonio fence site plan show?
The current residential fence application asks for existing structures, easements, proposed fence locations, and the height and material for each fence section. Start with the free address check.
How high can a residential fence be in San Antonio?
For the residential uses shown on the current application, the typical limits are 3 feet for a solid front-yard fence, 5 feet for a combined or predominantly open front-yard fence, and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Property conditions and approved exceptions can change what is allowed. Check your address before drawing the fence.
Can a San Antonio homeowner apply for the fence permit?
Yes. The City's residential permit page lists the fence permit among applications a homeowner can obtain and identifies proof of ownership and a site plan as required documents. See whether EasySitePlan can prepare your preliminary plan.
Does a corner lot change the fence review?
It can. San Antonio applies clear-vision rules near street, alley, and corner intersections so a fence does not block a driver's view. Traffic or zoning review may be required. Check the address before you choose a plan route.
What can I edit before I buy the clean PDF?
You can correct the lot and existing structures, then draw the proposed fence with height, material, and length labels. The guided editor, redraws, and watermarked preview are free. Check your address to open the fence editor.
Can EasySitePlan submit my San Antonio fence permit?
No. EasySitePlan creates an editable preliminary site plan that you inspect and correct. It does not submit the permit, certify property boundaries, replace every required document, or guarantee approval. Check whether the preliminary-plan route fits your address.
How much does an EasySitePlan fence plan cost?
The address check, editor, local checklist, redraws, and watermarked preview are free. The clean PDF is $24, and the current TEXAS offer takes $15 off at checkout for a $9 total. Check your address free before you decide.
Fence rules in other cities
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