do i have to get a builders permit to build a privacy fence in my back yard? if so, where do i get one?

Question

i live in north little rock arkansas. i dont know if different cities have different rules or whatever...

Answer 1

If in town, check with the city hall. I've had to get permits before. They'll want a detailed set of drawings showing property lines, streets, sidewalks, buildings, alleys, and so on. They'll also want detailed drawings of the fence construction, what it will be made of, how it is anchored, the works. You can draw them yourself, if you have a fair hand for it. But it all depends on the city. If you live outside the city limits, the county seat will have the information. It may be you won't need a permit, but as big as Little Rock is, I'll bet you do, Bigger cities get too many complaints and problems, so they rely on the permits to help control them. They'll also be able to give you the information you'll need to build it so your neighbors can't complain, sue, and have it redone or torn down. Usually you have to keep a certain distance from property lines. Good luck.

Answer 2

Different cities and municipalities have different rules on this. Your housing subdivision might even have rules that guide your selection of fence styles and colors.

First thing that I'd do is visit your local county clerks office. You might be able to get a "plat" of your property. On here, you may see any easements or restrictions on how close the fence can be to neighboring property lines. Same office may have the paper forms needed for a permit, if it is necessary.

Often a contractor or fencing company will do this work for you.

Answer 3

I don't know about Little Rock but here if it costs over $400 then you need a permit

Answer 4

Different cities have different rules. I don't knw the rules for Little Rock. Check with your city hall -- or you may even find your answer on their web-site.

Answer 5

Go to your town hall. They will give you all the proper forms to fill out, and they will tell you about the fees and bonding... If a contracter is doing this for you, they should pull the permit. (Make sure they do).

Answer 6

Call the county courthouse and ask for the building permit office

Answer 7

Yes...go to city hall to pick up the correct forms.

Answer 8

IF THE FENCE IS MADE OF WOOD YOU DON'T NEED PERMIT....BUT IF IT IS GOING TO BE OF CONC. BLOCK OR BRICK....YOU NEED TO HAVE A PERMIT.....CHECK WITH YOUR BUILDING DEPT....TO FIND OUT IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A PERMIT OR NOT....AND TELL THEM WHAT KIND OF FENCE ARE YOU BUILDING.

Answer 9

call your town hall