Allen requires a fence permit for new construction, replacement of more than 50 percent, and any fence over 8 feet. Permit fees start at 50 dollars. HOA approval is separate and often required first.
Allen Building Inspections issues fence permits under the Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) and the adopted International Residential Code. A permit is required for any new fence, for replacement exceeding 50 percent of an existing fence, and for any fence exceeding 8 feet in height (standard residential max is 8 ft in rear/side, 4 ft front yard). Permit fees start around $50 and scale with linear footage on larger jobs. Applicants submit a site plan showing property lines, the fence location relative to setbacks, and the sight-visibility triangle on corner lots. Post-installation inspection verifies compliance. Texas Senate Bill 1588 (2021) prevents HOAs from banning perimeter fences or pool enclosures, but HOAs can still regulate materials, stain color, and finished-side orientation — most Allen HOAs require ACC approval before the city permit is pulled.
Work without a permit: stop-work order and doubled permit fee; continued violation up to $500 per day under Allen Code Sec. 1-7.
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