Fence permit in Lewisville, TX
Yes — you need a permit for fence work in Lewisville.
You need a fence permit to build, replace, or extend a fence or privacy wall. Only minor repair - up to replacing 10 percent of the fence, or painting it - is exempt. A new or replacement fence still needs a permit no matter how tall it is.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | Over 10 |
| Fee | Fence fees are set by the city fee schedule (Sec. 2-201), which the city keeps on its website instead of in the code. |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | UDC Section VIII.6.2 (Fences - Procedures) |
| Based on | Lewisville Unified Development Code (fence permit) |
Most building codes exempt a fence up to 7 ft tall. Lewisville is stricter — a permit applies at any height.
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Lewisville building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
Either of you can pull it. When a contractor does the work, it is normally their job.
If you skip it
Lewisville's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | — | Yes | Over 10 |
| Plano | 13 mi | Yes | You need a permit to build, replace, or extend a fence in… |
| Denton | 15 mi | Yes | You need a permit to build, replace, or extend a resident… |
| Richardson | 16 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Allen | 18 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Grand Prairie | 25 mi | No | Over 7 ft tall |
Other work in Lewisville
Questions people ask
How much does a fence permit cost in Lewisville?
Fence fees are set by the city fee schedule (Sec. 2-201), which the city keeps on its website instead of in the code.. Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Lewisville can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.