Keller, TX Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

Keller Code Chapter 6 and the Unified Development Code address fence height, materials, and permits but do not compel neighbors to share the cost of a boundary fence. Texas has no state statute that forces adjoining landowners to split construction or repair expenses, which distinguishes Texas from California and other good-neighbor-fence states. Practical disputes over a shared fence line therefore fall back on written agreements, HOA covenants, and civil court if damages arise. Most Keller subdivisions, especially in master-planned communities like Hidden Lakes, Marshall Ridge, Estates of Oakmont, and Bloomfield, are governed by HOA deed restrictions that dictate fence style, height, stain color (typically natural cedar), and the finished smooth side facing outward toward the street or a shared open space. Owners should locate property pins via a licensed survey before building, because a fence placed even a few inches over the line can be challenged and may be required to be moved at the installing owner's expense. Keller Building Inspections does not mediate neighbor disputes; those are resolved through private counsel or small-claims court. When a shared fence is damaged by storms or a falling tree, the default rule in Texas is that the owner of the tree is not automatically liable unless negligence can be shown.