Fence rules lookup
Who decides the fence rules at your address?
Type your address. We'll tell you which town or county sets the fence rules there, who to call, and what their code says about height and the kind of fence allowed, from the official rules we read on October 1, 2026.
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In a neighborhood with an HOA? Check with your HOA before anything else. Its rules can be stricter than the town's, and there's no way to look them up from an address.
Then confirm with the office below before you build. Rules change, and one lot can be an exception. They have the final word.
Before anyone digs
- When you hire us, we usually make the 811 call for you. It has to happen at least three full working days before post holes go in, so buried lines get marked. North Carolina law requires it of anyone hired to dig. Doing your own digging? Call 811 (or 1-800-632-4949) first. NC 811
- Know where your property line is. A survey or your lot's plat shows it, and the fence should sit on your side of it.
- Fencing a pool? Pool barriers fall under the North Carolina building code and are permitted along with the pool.
If a permit is required, we'll take care of it.
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This is a starting point, not legal advice. Codes change, and corner lots, easements, historic districts and HOAs can all change the answer for one lot. The office named above has the final word. Rules last checked October 1, 2026.