No fence permit is required from Travis County for unincorporated properties. Counties cannot issue zoning-based building permits for residential fences. On-site sewage and floodplain permits still apply separately if the fence affects a regulated feature.
Subdivisions under platted restrictions may require Architectural Review approval. Austin ETJ subdivisions follow city subdivision rules. Fences within FEMA floodway may trigger Travis County Development Services floodplain review. Contact Travis County at (512) 854-4260 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Travis County's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
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