Fence permits vary by municipality. Most Dutchess towns require a building permit for fences over 6 feet or any fence in a front yard. Rural towns (Milan, Stanford) often exempt fences under 6 ft. City of Poughkeepsie requires permits for all fences.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Dutchess County's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
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