Most residential fences in Austin don't need a building permit. The key limits are height (generally 8 ft max in back/side yards, lower in front yards) and placement (stay off easements and out of sight triangles at corners).
Source: Austin Development Services / Land Development Code fence standards.
What to do
Keep it 8 ft or under in side/back yards; front yards are stricter.
Call 811 before digging — hitting a utility line is expensive.
Stay off drainage and utility easements.
HOAs often have their own fence rules — check before building.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Rules change; verify with the City of Austin.