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Fence Rules in Putnam County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Putnam 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 Putnam County at a glance
In Unincorporated Putnam County, fence height limits are: Residential districts: 4 ft max in the required front yard. Other districts: 8 ft max. Ask whether a farm (AG) lot counts as residential. Corner and driveway sight rules also apply (see corner lots); Required side and back yards: 8 ft max. On a corner lot in a residential district: 4 ft max.
Unconfirmed for most fences: the county requires a building permit for any building or structure, but its building permit rules name only masonry fences and walls, and pool fencing. Ask Planning and Development before you build; A masonry fence or wall has its own building permit fee, unless it is built under the permit for a new building or addition.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Putnam County: Corner lot in a residential district: fences, walls and hedges 4 ft max; At every street corner, wherever a driveway meets a street or another driveway, and where a street or railroad meets a railroad: nothing between 4 ft and 10 ft high within 20 ft of the meeting point.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified October 23, 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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