For most homeowners in Corpus Christi, a fence permit isn't needed at all. The city's Homeowner's Guide to Permitting lists "fences 7 feet or less in height" among work exempt from a permit.
Over 7 feet
- A building permit application.
- A site plan.
- A fence designed by a Texas registered engineer.
What still applies under 7 feet
- Zoning: setbacks, corner visibility and front-yard limits come from the city's Unified Development Code. Ask Development Services about your lot.
- Easements: utility easements along lot lines may limit where a fence can go.
- HOAs and deed restrictions: often stricter than the city.
- 811: Texas811 asks for notice two business days before digging.
Inside the city?
Corpus Christi spans the Bayfront, the Southside, Flour Bluff and Calallen. Some nearby addresses are outside city limits in Nueces County, where city rules don't apply. Your tax record shows which.
Sources
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Homeowner's Guide to Permitting
- Texas811: Call 811 Before You Dig (homeowners)
- Wikipedia: Corpus Christi, Texas
Checked November 10, 2026. City rules and price surveys change; trust the linked original.