North Richland Hills, TX Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 does not require neighbor written consent for building a fence along a shared property line. The ordinance does require the finished (good) side of any wooden fence to face outward toward the neighbor, consistent with Tarrant County practice. Disputes over shared fence costs are handled under Texas Property Code Chapter 200 (Boundary Fences) and general contract law; one neighbor cannot compel the other to share costs without written agreement, and Texas is generally a fence-out state in rural contexts. Homeowners associations in communities like Home Town, Thornbridge, and Iron Horse frequently have mandatory uniform fence standards and approved color palettes. Accurate property line location is the owner's responsibility; a surveyor is recommended before construction. Spite fences built solely to annoy a neighbor can be challenged as private nuisance. For code questions call NRH Planning at (817) 427-6300.