Fence permits required in most Rensselaer County cities and incorporated villages. Troy requires permit for fences over 4 ft; permit fee approximately 50-100 dollars. Rural towns often exempt agricultural fencing.
Fence permit requirements vary across Rensselaer County's 14 towns, 3 villages, and 2 cities. Troy Code Chapter 132 requires a building permit for any fence over 4 feet in height or any fence in a historic district; fee is $50 for residential under 6 ft and $100 for commercial, with an inspection after installation. Rensselaer, East Greenbush, and North Greenbush require permits for fences over 6 ft. Rural towns like Hoosick, Berlin, and Grafton exempt agricultural fencing under AGM 25-AA and typically only require permits for fences in front yards or corner lots. Homeowners must call NY 811 ('Dig Safely New York') at least 2 business days before installation. Setback from property line is typically zero but surveys are recommended to avoid encroachment disputes.
Troy Code 132: $100-$500 per violation plus order to remove or reduce fence. Building without permit: double permit fee as penalty plus potential stop-work order. NY 811 damage: utility company charges full repair cost to homeowner.
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