Fence Regulations in The Woodlands, TX (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for The Woodlands, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
The Woodlands Restrictive Covenants allow fences up to 8 feet with RDRC approval. Criteria for specific neighborhoods may set 6-foot limits. Where the Standards and Criteria conflict on height, the Standards (8 ft) prevail.
The Woodlands Fence Height Limits & Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsThe Woodlands Residential Development Standards (2024), Section 2.6 Fences, G. Height
G. Height - FENCING: All fence styles that include a capped design are allowed an additional two inches of overall height, for the installation of a cap and trim. The minimum perimeter fence height is four feet. Fences with varying height differentials, may gradually taper down to a connecting fence height, provided the connecting fence is an approved improvement. The maximum fence heights allo...
Permit Requirements
All fence construction, replacement, or modification in The Woodlands requires prior written approval from the RDRC or Covenant Administration staff. Applications are submitted through the Township's permit process. Fence replacement is a base (free) service as of 2025.
The Woodlands Fence Permits & Installation Requirements
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
The Woodlands covenants specify that the smooth (finished) side of fences must face outward toward all adjacent streets and neighboring properties. Boundary fence disputes between neighbors are governed by Texas common law.
The Woodlands Fence Rules Between Neighbors
Some RestrictionsThe Woodlands Residential Development Standards (2024), Section 2.6 Fences, C & H
C. Face Orientation - Finished Side Out: All fences must be constructed with the finished side facing outward to the street or any tract of land. Solid fencing located on a shared property line may be allowed, with the unfinished side facing the adjoining residential properties, provided that the homeowner submit written consent from the adjacent property owner(s). Good Neighbor Fences: Fence t...
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