Converse, TX Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit fee
- $25.00
- Issuing office
- Building inspector
- Must specify
- height, length, materials, style, location
- Code standard
- Latest International Building Code
Summary
Converse requires a building permit before any fence goes up, issued by the building inspector for a flat $25 fee.
No fence shall hereafter be erected within the city unless the person or company erecting such fence shall first obtain from the building inspector a permit for the construction of such fence. The cost of such permit shall be $25.00. Such permit shall specify the height, length, materials, style and location of such fence.
Full Breakdown
Before erecting a fence anywhere in Converse, the property owner or contractor must first get a permit from the building inspector. The $25 permit application has to spell out the fence's height, length, materials, style, and location before work starts, and the finished fence must conform to the International Building Code. Side and backyard fences must sit on the property line unless the city manager grants a variance.
Violations & Fines
Building a fence without the Sec. 8-221 permit is a code violation the building inspector can cite; the city can also require removal or correction of a fence that doesn't match the approved permit or veers off the property line without a variance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence in Converse?
Can my Converse fence sit off the property line?
Sources & Official References
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