Do You Need a Fence Permit in Nashville?
Usually no
A new residential fence does not need a building permit in Nashville, but it must comply with the zoning code. Fences in historic districts need approval from the Historical Commission.
Source: Metro Nashville Codes: Projects That May or May Not Require a Permit
Nashville Fence Permits at a Glance
- Permits, last 12 months
- 31
- Issued, last 30 days
- 4
- Median application to issue
- 19 days
- Median declared job value
- $99,900
- Issuing office
- Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
- Rule last checked
- October 30, 2026
Permits Issued per Month
Counts are approximate: we match permit types and descriptions to fence work. Data from Metro Nashville Building Permits Issued, refreshed October 30, 2026.
What Nashville's Rules Say
- No building permit for a new fence that meets zoning.
- Historic districts: contact the Historical Commission.
- Opaque fences are listed among projects that go through permitting review.
Nashville Fence Permit Fees
We have not verified Nashville's fee for this work from an official fee schedule yet, so we don't quote one. The Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety sets the fee when you apply.
Busiest Areas for Fence Permits
| ZIP code | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| 37209 | 4 |
| 37206 | 4 |
| 37215 | 3 |
| 37210 | 3 |
| 37205 | 3 |
| 37216 | 2 |
How to Get a Fence Permit in Nashville
- Confirm the rule for your exact job on the official page cited above. Size, height, structure and location (historic district, floodplain) can change the answer.
- Choose who applies. Many permits here must be pulled by a licensed contractor; ask any contractor to name the license they will use.
- Apply with the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety through the official department website.
- Schedule inspections as the permit requires, and keep the final approval with your house records.
Recent Nashville Fence Permits
| Issued | Address | Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 7041 Sugarplum Rd | Remove the existing rear deck and construct a new 17-foot by 28-foot patio with a gravel surface. Install a half-height |
| 2026-10-21 | 4232 Jamesborough Pl | Construct a new ~14 ft attached covered porch roof (6x6 posts, 2x10 framing, ~1:12 low-slope membrane roof) and a new ~1 |
| 2026-10-20 | 5621 B Valley View Rd | Installing a 16' x 30' inground gunite pool with coping. Fence will be brought up to pool barrier code. Located to the r |
| 2026-10-01 | 1701 54Th Ave N 101 | to finish out a 4940 sf shell space for Equally Created Day Care Center for 78 Children with adjacent fenced in play are |
| 2026-09-28 | 151 Old Hermitage Ave | use and occupancy for 7862SF warehouse and office space in existing building for spirit services group. no construction |
| 2026-09-25 | 62 Parris Ave | To conduct interior renovations for new tenant; GWS TOOL GROUP (manufacturing, med.) Approx. 15,055sf space to include b |
| 2026-09-22 | 2284 Murfreesboro Pike | Total Building 66,244 Sq/Ft - Refrigeration system upgrade to include Electrical, Mechanical/Refrigeration & Low Voltage |
| 2026-09-08 | 4004 B Wallace Ln | Install an inground, 16' x 32', shotcrete pool with attached 7' x 7' heated spa. (Total of 13,877 gallons of water) All |
| 2026-09-01 | 661 Brook Hollow Rd | To construct 15.6'x1.6' pool Cabana and pool equipment pad with fence addition off the rear of existing single-family re |
| 2026-08-25 | 3208 Hydes Ferry Rd | replacing less than 10% of siding (bottom part of siding) replacing existing windows with same size windows, possibly pr |
Addresses and work descriptions as published by the city. Owner names and phone numbers are removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a fence permit in Nashville?
Usually no. A new residential fence does not need a building permit in Nashville, but it must comply with the zoning code. Fences in historic districts need approval from the Historical Commission.
How many fence permits does Nashville issue?
Nashville issued 31 permits matching fence work between October 30, 2025 and October 30, 2026, about 3 a month. The busiest month was Sep 2026 with 5.
How much does a fence permit cost in Nashville?
We have not yet verified Nashville's fee for this work from an official fee schedule, so we do not quote one. The fee is set by the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety when you apply.
How long does it take to get a fence permit in Nashville?
Based on the city's records, the median time from application to issue for these permits was 19 days over the last 12 months.
Who issues fence permits in Nashville?
The Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety.
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Sources
Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.
- Metro Nashville Codes: Projects That May or May Not Require a Permit (linked above) (filetransfer.nashville.gov)