Brookshire, TX · Waller County

No notary required

Fencing Permit Application

Brookshire property owners and applicants use this application to request a fence permit and provide project details and supporting documents.

What this form is

The application is for fence permit requests and asks for the project address, work details, property and applicant information, and the selected permit type. The city says a permit is not required for residential fence maintenance, but major repairs needed to bring a residential fence into conformance require one. Applicants must include the applicable checklist items, such as a plot plan, drawings, and proof of ownership.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants planning fence work that requires a permit should complete this application and provide the applicable supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit the application packet in person or electronically as a PDF by email to [email protected]. For email, include the project address and permit type in the subject line.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if someone other than the property owner signs, include the required signed letter of authorization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Fencing Permit Application and Checklist PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, applicant, property owner, and permit type information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include the applicable checklist items, such as proof of ownership, a plot plan, drawings, and a recent survey.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the packet in person or email it as a PDF to [email protected] with the project address and permit type in the subject line.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fencing Permit Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. If someone other than the property owner signs, the form requires a signed letter of authorization.
How do I submit the Fencing Permit Application?
Submit the application packet in person or email it as a PDF to [email protected]. For email, put the project address and permit type in the subject line.
When is a fence permit required in Brookshire?
The document says a permit is not required for residential fence maintenance. A permit is required when major repair is needed to bring a residential fence into conformance.
What supporting documents are listed for a fence permit?
The checklist includes a location map, proof of ownership, a plot plan showing the fence and nearby water meters and fire hydrants, drawings with fence details, and a recent survey.

Need something notarized?

This Fencing Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.