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Fence & Gate Installation in South Houston, TX

Wood, chain-link, wrought-iron, aluminum and vinyl fences, plus driveway gates, automatic openers and commercial fencing, built and repaired for South Houston from our Galveston base. The City of South Houston has its own fence code: a permit even for repairs, and height caps that depend on the material and where on the lot the fence sits. The checker below runs your plan against it.

  • Reviewed Nov 5, 2026
  • Source: South Houston Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 and App. A
  • Permit and height checker below
Call (346) 910-8641Check your South Houston fence plan
Cedar double swing driveway gate with diagonal braces between a white brick wall and a hedge
A cedar double swing driveway gate with diagonal braces.
The short answer

Mustang Fencing Services installs and repairs wood, chain-link, wrought-iron, aluminum and vinyl fences, plus driveway gates, automatic gate openers and commercial fencing, for South Houston, TX from our Galveston base at 1105 Avenue H. South Houston is an incorporated city in Harris County, separate from the City of Houston, with 16,153 residents at the 2020 census. Its code (Chapter 6, Sec. 6-5) requires a permit from the building official to erect, move, repair, add to or structurally alter a fence. In the front zone of a residential lot it caps wood, brick and masonry at 3 ft, chain link at 5 ft and wrought iron at 6 ft, and along side and rear lines it allows up to 6 ft 6 in.

3 ftFront-zone maximum for wood, brick or masonry; chain link 5 ft, wrought iron 6 ft (Sec. 6-5(d)(3))
6 ft 6 inMaximum along side and rear lines behind the front setback line, bottom board included (Sec. 6-5(d)(6))
25 ftCorner lots: keep the view clear within 25 ft of the street corner (Sec. 6-5(d)(5); zoning 6.401)
4–6.5 ftPool and spa enclosure height, with a self-closing, latching gate (Sec. 6-5(d)(7))

Sources: City of South Houston Code of Ordinances (Municode), Ch. 6 Sec. 6-4 to 6-7 and Appendix A Sec. 6.4; City of South Houston building permit fee list; Wikipedia, “South Houston, Texas” (population and location only). Checked November 5, 2026.

What we install in South Houston

We build and repair the range of fencing and gates South Houston properties ask for, from our Galveston base:

Financing is available through the providers on our financing page, subject to credit approval.

Check your South Houston fence against the city code

Enter your plan to see how it lines up with the City of South Houston code (Chapter 6, Sec. 6-5, and the zoning ordinance, Sec. 6.4). It is a quick check, not a permit decision, and it does not cover deed restrictions.

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General guidance, not a permit decision: the City of South Houston Division of Building Inspections makes the actual call, (713) 947-7700. Based on the City of South Houston Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 Sec. 6-4 to 6-7 and Appendix A Sec. 6.4, checked November 5, 2026. The fee shown is the formula in the code text; the city’s fee list is higher, so confirm the current fee.

Permits, height and placement in South Houston

Under Sec. 6-5, no fence may be erected, moved, repaired, added to or structurally altered without a permit issued by the building official. That includes repairs, which is unusual. Applications need a survey in duplicate and scaled plans showing the lot, the improvements on it, and the location, height and type of each fence. The line has to be staked on the ground before the permit is issued, and the city inspects the finished fence.

The code lists wood, chain link, wrought iron and masonry as fence materials. It sets caps by material and by where the fence sits: in a residential area, no fence taller than 3 ft if wood, brick, shrubbery or masonry, 5 ft if chain link, or 6 ft if wrought iron, may go along the property line, along side lines inside the front setback area, or between the front building line and the street. Along the side lines behind the front setback line and along the rear line, the cap is 6 ft 6 in, including a bottom board. The zoning ordinance (Appendix A, Sec. 6.4) words it differently, as fences “less than six feet high” behind the main building, so ask the building official which figure applies to a 6 ft privacy fence on your lot.

Other rules: keep the view clear within 25 ft of a street corner; stay 5 ft off the street-side property line on Spencer, Allen-Genoa, South Shaver, College, Winkler, South Richey and Houston Boulevard; never build on a city right of way, easement, alley or street (Sec. 6-4) or in a parkway (Sec. 19-16). A fence that was lawful before the rules changed can’t be repaired except in line with them, and one needing repairs over 50 percent of its value must be rebuilt to the current rules (Sec. 6-7).

For businesses (Sec. 6-5(d)(4)), wood, brick or masonry fences are capped at 3 ft, chain link and wrought iron at 8 ft, and owners in C1, C2, R5C and M districts may add barbed wire on top of a security fence if the total stays at 10 ft or less. Pool and spa enclosures must be 4 ft to 6 ft 6 in, with self-closing, latching gates.

Four panels. Permit required to erect, move, repair, add to or structurally alter a fence, with a survey in two copies and a scaled plan. Materials listed: wood, chain link, wrought iron, masonry; vinyl and aluminum are not named; no barbed wire in residential districts. Residential height caps: front zone 3 feet for wood, brick or masonry, 5 feet chain link, 6 feet wrought iron; side and rear lines 6 feet 6 inches. Commercial: 3 feet wood, brick, masonry, 8 feet chain link or wrought iron, barbed wire on top up to 10 feet total; pool enclosures 4 feet to 6 feet 6 inches with self-closing gates. PERMIT REQUIREDSec. 6-5, building official To erect, move, repair, add to orstructurally alter a fence Bring: survey (2 copies) and scaled planshowing height, type and location Stake the fence line before it is issued;the city inspects when it is built MATERIALSSec. 6-5(d)(1)-(2) Listed: wood, chain link, wroughtiron, masonry Vinyl and aluminum are not named:ask the city before you order No barbed wire in residential districtsR1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4 RESIDENTIAL HEIGHT CAPSSec. 6-5(d)(3) and (6), front of lot and side/rear Front zone (along street side): Wood, brick or masonry: 3 ftChain link: 5 ftWrought iron: 6 ft Side and rear lines behind the frontsetback line: 6 ft 6 in with bottom board COMMERCIAL AND POOLSSec. 6-5(d)(4), (7) and (9) Commercial: wood, brick, masonry 3 ft;chain link or wrought iron 8 ft Barbed wire on top (C1, C2, R5C, M):total height 10 ft or less Pool enclosure: 4 ft to 6 ft 6 in,self-closing gate with safety latch
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DrawingSouth Houston fence permit, materials, heights and pools
BasisCity of South Houston Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 Sec. 6-5
ScaleNot to scale
South Houston caps a fence by material and by location on the lot, and it requires a permit even for repairs.
Black aluminum fence and gate enclosing a brick patio with a grill
A black aluminum fence and gate enclosing a brick patio.

Deed restrictions and HOAs in South Houston

The city code is only one layer. Subdivisions and homeowner associations can have their own rules on height, material and placement, and those are separate from the city permit. Read your deed restrictions or ask your association before you pick a height or a style, and get approvals in writing. We can’t see your subdivision’s documents for you, so bring them to the estimate.

Plan view of a lot with a house, a rear and side fence up to 6 feet 6 inches, a front zone with 3 foot wood or masonry, 5 foot chain link and 6 foot wrought iron caps, and a 25 foot corner clearance. Side panel: caps drawn to scale, the corner rule of 3 feet and 30 percent solid, and the permit fee in the code text, 30 dollars plus 6 cents per foot over 25 feet, which is 37 dollars 50 cents for 150 feet. PLAN VIEW: WHERE EACH CAP APPLIES (AS WRITTEN) house rear line: up to 6 ft 6 insideline:6 ft6 in front building setback line front zone: 3 ft wood/masonry,5 ft chain link, 6 ft wrought iron 25 ft corner street HEIGHT CAPS TO SCALE (1 ft = 12 px) 3 ftwood 5 ftchain 6 ftiron 6 ft 6 inside/rear CORNER LOT AND PERMIT FEE Within 25 ft of the street corner:nothing over 3 ft high or over 30% solid Fee in the code text (Sec. 6-5(c)):$30 minimum + $0.06 per ft over 25 ft150 ft: $30 + 0.06 x (150 – 25) = $37.50 The city fee list shows $40 minimum+ $0.15 per ln. ft. Confirm the current fee.
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DrawingWhich cap goes where on a South Houston lot
BasisCity of South Houston Code of Ordinances, Ch. 6 Sec. 6-5(c)-(d) and Appendix A Sec. 6.401
ScaleNot to scale
The fee example uses the formula printed in the code. The city’s fee list shows $40 plus $0.15 per ft, so confirm the current fee with the city.
Chain link fence and gates along a residential driveway
A chain-link fence with gates along a residential driveway.
White vinyl picket fence with a gate along a lawn
A white vinyl picket fence with a gate.
Black iron gate frame with circle accents beside a brick wall
A black iron gate frame with circle accents beside a brick wall.

Pool and spa enclosures

South Houston requires swimming pools, spas and hot tubs to be completely enclosed by a fence between 4 ft and 6 ft 6 in high, with every gate fitted with a self-closing spring and a safety latch (Sec. 6-5(d)(7)). Ask to see the latch and hinge hardware that will be used before you approve a pool gate.

New pine privacy fence beside a backyard pool and palm trees
A new pine privacy fence beside a backyard pool.

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Questions we get about this

Do you install fences and gates in South Houston, TX?
Yes. We install and repair wood, chain-link, wrought-iron, aluminum and vinyl fences, plus driveway gates, automatic gate openers and commercial fencing, for South Houston from our Galveston base at 1105 Avenue H. We are based in Galveston and serve South Houston from there.
Do I need a permit for a fence in South Houston?
Yes. Sec. 6-5 of the City of South Houston code says no fence may be erected, moved, repaired, added to or structurally altered without a permit issued by the building official. You need a survey in duplicate and scaled plans, and the line must be staked before the permit is issued.
How tall can a fence be in South Houston?
It depends on the material and the location on the lot. In the front zone the code caps wood, brick and masonry at 3 ft, chain link at 5 ft and wrought iron at 6 ft. Along side and rear lines behind the front setback line the cap is 6 ft 6 in including any bottom board. The zoning ordinance words the rear limit as “less than six feet”, so ask the building official how it applies to a 6 ft fence.
How much is a fence permit in South Houston?
The code text (Sec. 6-5(c)) sets a $30 minimum plus $0.06 per linear foot over 25 ft, while the city’s published fee list shows a $40 minimum plus $0.15 per linear foot. The two differ, so confirm the current fee with the Division of Building Inspections at (713) 947-7700 before you apply.
Can I put in a vinyl or aluminum fence in South Houston?
The code lists wood, chain link, wrought iron and masonry, and doesn’t name vinyl or aluminum. Ask the City of South Houston whether your product and style are accepted before you order, and check your deed restrictions too.
Are there fence rules for corner lots?
Yes. No fence that obstructs a driver’s view of the intersecting street may be built within 25 ft of the corner of a corner lot (Sec. 6-5(d)(5)). The zoning ordinance says nothing more than 3 ft high or more than 30 percent solid may sit within 25 ft of a street intersection.

Sources

Checked November 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the City before you build.

  1. City of South Houston Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I (Municode) — Sec. 6-4 (no fences on city rights of way), Sec. 6-5 (permit, fee text, materials, height caps, corner, pool and street-side rules) and Sec. 6-7 (non-conforming fences). Municode shows the code as codified through Ordinance 2022-25.
  2. South Houston Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A, Sec. 6.4 Fences — Corner visibility (25 ft, 3 ft, 30 percent solid) and the general height limits in the zoning text.
  3. City of South Houston: Permits / Inspection — The city’s permit forms, including the Building Permit Fee List (fence: $40 minimum + $0.15 per linear foot; undated) and the application, with the Division of Building Inspections phone number, (713) 947-7700.
  4. Wikipedia: South Houston, Texas — Harris County; 2020 census population 16,153; borders Houston and Pasadena. Geography and population only, never used for a rule.
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Page reviewed November 5, 2026 by Mustang Fencing Services, Galveston. Next review due May 2027.