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Fence Rules in Henry County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Henry 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 Henry County at a glance
In Unincorporated Henry County, fence height limits are: front yards, Not allowed in a platted subdivision; Outside a subdivision: 4 ft max, columns, gates and gateposts to 6 ft; Nonresidential: 5 ft; Most side and back yards: 6 ft max; If that side runs along a street: 4 ft max, or 6 ft set back at least 5 ft from the property line; Nonresidential: 8 ft.
Not required for a fence built to the county's fence rules. Walls over 4 ft do need a building permit; Front yard fences, where they are allowed at all, must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Henry County: Nothing (fence, shrubs or otherwise) may sit in the sight line triangles on a corner lot, in any zoning district; The required sight distance depends on the posted speed limit: from 280 ft at 25 mph up to 610 ft at 55 mph and above.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified August 29, 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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