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Fence Rules in Dougherty County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County at a glance
In Unincorporated Dougherty County, fence height limits are: front yards, 42 in max, and the same cap applies anywhere between the house's street-facing wall and a street; Most side and back yards: 6 ft max; Any part of a side yard between the house's street-facing wall and a street: 42 in max.
Not required for a fence 8 ft or under; over 8 ft needs a building permit, and every pool needs a pool permit from the same office. The 8 ft figure is only the permit threshold: zoning still caps a county fence at 6 ft, and 42 in toward the street; Planning and Development Services (shared by Albany and Dougherty County) · 229-438-3901.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Dougherty County: Within 20 ft of the point where two street right-of-way lines meet, nothing between 3.5 ft and 15 ft tall may block the view; Only the shorter street frontage counts as the front yard. Along the second street the code is unsettled, so ask Planning before building over 42 in there.
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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