Fence Regulations in Fort Bend County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Height Limits

Fort Bend County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. The county has not adopted zoning ordinances and does not issue Certificates of Occupancy. Cities (Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond) set their own fence height limits by municipal code.

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Few Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 202.022 (Swimming Pool Enclosures - Six-Foot Height Definition)

Sec. 202.022. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES. (a) In this section, "swimming pool enclosure" means a fence that:(1) surrounds a water feature, including a swimming pool or spa;(2) consists of transparent mesh or clear panels set in metal frames;(3) is not more than six feet in height; and(4) is designed to not be climbable.(b) A property owners' association:(1) may not adopt or enforce a pro...

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