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Seguin is the Guadalupe County seat, about 35 miles east-northeast of San Antonio on I-10 and about 50 miles south of Austin.
Fence services in Seguin
What to know before you hire in Seguin
Permit: Seguin's No Permit Required list says a residential fence does not need a permit unless the lot is in the Floodway. The fence must still follow the height, material, setback and location rules in the Unified Development Code. Call the Permits Department before you build. Homes in a historic district need a Certificate of Appropriateness for fence changes seen from the street.
- Front yard fences max 4 feet.
- Side and rear yard fences on interior lots max 6 feet.
- Approved materials include treated wood, cedar, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, decorative metal, and stone or brick with mortar.
- Sheet metal, barbed wire, razor ribbon, plywood, corrugated steel, fiberglass panels and electric fences are not allowed on home lots.
- Fences or plants that block a driver's view at a street corner are not allowed.
- A fence across a utility easement needs written approval from the City or the easement holder.
- On lots with streets on both the front and back, a rear fence must sit 15 feet back from the rear line. A 5-foot setback works if you add evenly spaced trees and shrubs, or use decorative metal fencing.
- The city's fence rules apply to all new fences and to rebuilding an existing fence.
- The city's No Permit Required list says a residential fence needs no permit unless the lot is in the Floodway. The fence must still follow the setback, material, height and location rules in the Unified Development Code.
- The finished or smooth side of a fence must face out.
- Along a street corner, nothing opaque may sit within 6 feet of the legal street corner if it blocks a driver's view of the cross street.
What holds up in Seguin
Seguin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers from June to September. Cold fronts can bring wind and a temperature drop of 30 degrees or more in a day. The Guadalupe River runs along the south side of town.
- Wood privacy fence. Wood is allowed up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and is the common backyard choice.
- Ornamental iron or aluminum fence. Open metal fencing is allowed up front within the 4-foot limit and is allowed on double-frontage lots.
- Vinyl fence. Vinyl handles heat and humidity with little upkeep.
- Chain link fence. Chain link is not on the banned materials list and is a lower-cost option.
- Gates and fence repair. Wind and age wear on gates and boards, and repairs on an existing fence follow the same city rules.
Questions Seguin homeowners ask
Do I need a permit for a fence in Seguin?
Usually no. The city's No Permit Required list says residential fences need no permit unless the lot is in the Floodway. Zoning rules on height, material and location still apply. Call 830-401-2435 to confirm for your lot.
How tall can a fence be in Seguin?
Front yard fences max 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences on interior lots max 6 feet.
What materials are banned?
Sheet metal, barbed wire, razor ribbon, plywood, corrugated steel, fiberglass panels and electric fences are not allowed on home lots.
Can I fence a corner lot?
Yes, but nothing opaque can sit within 6 feet of the legal street corner if it blocks a driver's view of the cross street.
Can I build over an easement?
Only with written approval from the City or the easement holder. Check your plat before you set posts.
Do I need to call 811?
Yes. Texas law says call Texas811 at least 2 business days before you dig, even in your own yard. It is free.
Who files a fence application if one is needed?
A licensed contractor files it. A homeowner who lives in the home can apply when doing the work personally.
Where do I apply?
If you need a permit, use the city's Development Services Portal or call the Permits Department at 830-401-2435.
Areas we serve
Seguin and nearby: New Braunfels, Schertz, Cibolo, Marion, McQueeney, Luling, Gonzales, Lockhart. See the service area