Omaha Fence Permit

Building a fence in Omaha? Most fences require a permit before construction begins — and the Planning Department reviews for setback, height, and corner-visibility compliance. We handle the full application: site plan with property lines, fence layout, height, materials, and zoning checks. We file directly through the City of Omaha Accela portal within 24 hours of payment so your fence project stays on schedule. Privacy fences, picket, chain-link, ornamental iron, and vinyl — we file them all, residential and commercial.

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500+
Permits filed
97%
First-submission approval
11d
Average city approval
24h
Filed after payment

What you'll need

Fence height and length
Materials (wood, vinyl, chain-link, iron)
Site plan showing property lines
Distance from sidewalks and street
Corner lot? (visibility triangle matters)

Omaha permit requirements

Height limits

Front yard fences: typically 4 ft max. Side/rear: typically 6 ft. Some districts allow 8 ft with restrictions.

Setbacks

Fences must sit inside your property line. The City does not adjudicate property disputes — we recommend a survey if lines are unclear.

Corner visibility triangle

Corner lots have a 25-ft sight triangle at intersections where fences over 30" are restricted.

Materials and finish side

Finish side typically faces the neighbor. Barbed wire is restricted in residential districts.

HOA approval

City permits do not satisfy HOA covenants. Get written HOA approval separately if applicable.

Timeline

Application filed: Within 24 hrs of payment
City review: 5–10 business days
Total to approval: 1–2 weeks typical

Cost

$549

Our filing fee — flat rate.

City fees: ~$50–$100 (paid directly to the City of Omaha).

Common rejections we prevent

Missing property line dimensions
Fence height exceeds district max
Corner visibility triangle not shown
No setback dimensions to sidewalk
Materials not specified

Ready to file?

We file with the City of Omaha within 24 hours of payment — and if it's rejected, we fix and resubmit at no extra charge.

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