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Learn how to get a permit to build a fence around your residence.

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Aprenda cómo obtener un permiso para construir una cerca alrededor de su residencia

Application Process

3

Collect Required Documents

Please collect all documents listed below:

  1. Site plan that includes:
    • Proposed location
    • Location of all proposed improvements
      • Including OSSF (if applicable)
    • Type of fence
    • All easements
    • Location of floodplain (if applicable)
2

Gather Required Information

The following information is needed to complete your application:

  1. Address
  2. Legal description of the property from Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
    • Property ID (PID)
    • Lot #
    • Block
    • Phase and section
  3. Proposed construction start date
  4. Estimated cost of construction
1

Verify Your Address

This website provides information on development outside corporate city limits in Travis County.

To verify what city and county your property is located in, use the Jurisdiction Web Map.

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4

Create an Account

Travis County uses a permitting website to process development permits.

Once you complete all previous steps, please proceed to create a permitting account.

5

Apply for Your Permit

Once your account is created and phone number verified, you can move on to filing your paperwork.

Please have all the requirements in previous steps handy.

Start your online application.

Follow the instructions and steps provided within the platform.

In the “Select an Application Type” step, select “Development (Residential)”.

6

Check the Status of Your Application

As we review your application, you can track the progress in the permitting website.

All communication associated with your permit application will be conducted within the same website. Please monitor your email and queue for status updates or comments associated with your application.

7

Respond to Our Comments (if applicable)

If the County has provided comments on your application, action is required by you to address the comments. The review process will be paused until you have responded sufficiently to each comment.

8

Receive the Permit

Once your application is approved, you will receive an e-mail notification.

Post the permit somewhere visible from the public right of way (ROW) on your work site before you begin your project.

Related Permits

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Projects associated with single-family residence or manufactured homes.

Find information about permits for construction and remodeling projects outside corporate city limits in Travis County, such as:

  • Single-Family Residences & Duplexes
  • Driveways
  • On-Site Sewage Facilities
  • Fences & Retaining Walls
  • Fences & Retaining Walls
  • More…
Pool / Spa

Learn how to get a permit to build a pool or a spa in your residence.

On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic System)

Learn how to get a permit to install or maintain a septic system on your residence.

References & Code

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

If you can’t find information about a specific permit or need help, fill out the Contact & Feedback Form. We will get back to you shortly.

You can also request a pre-application meeting to discuss any questions about your project by submitting a Request for a Pre-Application Meeting.

For other ways to reach us, visit our Contact page.

TNR Development Services Contact Card

Contact & Feedback Form

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Phones

Permit desk: (512) 854-4215 

Permit Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

We will be closed 10/4/2023.

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

Email

 

Social Media

 

More Resources

Transportation & Natural Resources Contact Page

 

TCTX Department Contact Card

Contact & Feedback Form

Phone

Permit desk: (512) 854-4215 

Permit Desk Hours

Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

Email

 

Social Media

 

More Resources

Transportation & Natural Resources Contact Page

 

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.