Fence installation in San Antonio: prices, permit rules, one free quote
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- Wood privacy fence: $27 to $50 a foot installed
- City permit: $26.50 online, needed for new fences
- Side and rear fences up to 6 feet; front yards 3 to 5 feet
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Fence prices in San Antonio by material
| Material | Per linear foot, installed | 150 feet |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy, 6 ft | $27 to $50 | $4,050 to $7,500 |
| Chain link | $9 to $40 | $1,350 to $6,000 |
| Vinyl | $30 to $60 | $4,500 to $9,000 |
| Ornamental iron | $50 to $85 | $7,500 to $12,750 |
Ranges from a published 2025 cost estimate for San Antonio. A local company's written quote sets your price.
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San Antonio fence rules at a glance
| Rule | City of San Antonio |
|---|---|
| When a permit is needed | To build a fence, or to repair more than 25% of an existing one. Repairing 25% or less is exempt. |
| Permit fee | $26.50 through the city's online portal, $36.50 in person |
| Front yard height | 3 feet if solid; 5 feet if predominantly open |
| Side and rear yard height | 6 feet. 8 feet is allowed in listed cases, such as a pool, a 4-foot grade difference, or a lot backing onto an alley, railroad, busy street, or commercial or multi-family property |
| Corner lots | No fence in the clear-vision area, measured 25 feet in each direction from the street curb |
| Allowed materials | Wood, chain link, brick, stone, concrete block, masonry, precast concrete panels, decorative wrought iron |
| Not allowed | Barbed wire, razor wire, sheet metal, corrugated metal, particle board, or any material not made for fencing |
| Who can pull the permit | The homeowner, or a contractor registered with the city. A permit is valid for 6 months |
Source: City of San Antonio Development Services fence fact sheet (June 2024) and residential fence permit application. Rules change; confirm with the city before building.
Permit steps, corner lots and historic districts
Fence types
Wood privacy
Cedar or pine, the most common back-yard fence in San Antonio. Chain link
The lowest cost per foot; allowed by the city. Ornamental iron
Open, long-lasting, and suited to front yards.
Cedar or pine, the most common back-yard fence in San Antonio. Chain link
The lowest cost per foot; allowed by the city. Ornamental iron
Open, long-lasting, and suited to front yards.
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