Fence Installation Permits in College Station

Local Rule

City of College Station Planning & Development Services;

College Station exempts fences of wood, chain-link, or similar material under 8 feet, and walls of brick, stone, concrete, or similar material under 6 feet, from being considered structures and from needing a building permit. A fence or wall at or above these material-specific thresholds requires a permit, applied for through the city's eTRAKiT online portal, with a site plan or property survey showing the fence location plus construction drawings (footings, materials, etc.). A homeowner may build on their own homestead without registering as a contractor, but must still obtain the permit before starting construction if one is required; a hired contractor must be registered with the city. Fences, walls, or hedges that impair vision between 3 and 9 feet above the curb are generally prohibited near intersections unless approved by the City Engineer.

Source · Verified September 2026

College Station Building Department

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How This Compares to Brazos County

College Station's own rule is shown above (No permit under 8 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

City of College Station Development Services (largest city;

The City of College Station's own Fences page states directly that fences of wood, chain-link, or similar material under 8 feet in height, and walls of brick, stone, concrete, or similar material under 6 feet in height, are not considered structures and do not require a building permit; either type exceeding those respective heights requires one. A homeowner may perform the fence work at their own homestead without registering as a contractor with the city, but must still apply for the building permit before beginning construction if the height threshold is exceeded.

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