Fence Installation Permits in Midland

Local Rule

City of Midland Building Inspection Division; Midland

Midland, Texas is reported to require a permit for fences over 6 feet in height; even permitted fences must respect easement locations. Zoning caps residential fences at roughly 6 feet in the rear and side yards and 4 feet in the front yard. Retaining walls above roughly 4 feet require a permit and may need engineering review. Confirm directly with Building Inspection before relying on it.

Source · Verified September 2026

Midland Building Department

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How This Compares to Midland County

Midland's own rule is shown above (No permit under 6 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

No planning or zoning requirements in unincorporated Midland

The county's own FAQ states directly that Midland County does not have any specific planning and zoning requirements, requesting only that buildings and installations follow the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101 or greater, with no fence-specific rule stated; the county also does not maintain alleyways or impose mandatory setback restrictions countywide, though other restrictions such as retention pond and minimum-acreage septic rules may still apply to a specific parcel. The City of Midland, within the county, separately regulates walls and fences under its own zoning ordinance (Article 7.00), requiring construction details for any wall or fence taller than 6 feet to be submitted to its Building Department, a city-specific rule distinct from the county's hands-off approach to unincorporated land.

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