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Fence Rules in Dade County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Dade County depends on where your property sits: each city sets its own ordinance, unincorporated areas follow county code, and historic districts can add stricter requirements. The fastest way to be sure is to look up your exact address.
Unincorporated Dade County at a glance
In Unincorporated Dade County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit. The county has no zoning ordinance, so nothing in the county code limits how tall a fence can be; side and rear yards, No county fence height limit.
Unconfirmed for fences: the county code requires a building permit for any building or structure and never says whether a fence counts, so ask the Commission Office before you build. In a mapped flood zone a development permit comes first. Fence work is exempt from the county's soil erosion permit as long as it causes only minor erosion.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Dade County: None. The county has no sight triangle or corner-lot fence rule.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified September 5, 2026.
Cities & Towns
Inside city limits, the city's fence ordinance applies.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
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