GeorgiaFence Rules

Quitman County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Quitman County, Georgia

Last updated May 26, 2026

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Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Quitman County

Permit Requirements
Contact Georgetown-Quitman County Unified Government Code Enforcement. P.O. Box 114, Georgetown, GA 39854.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode.
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode.
Height Notes
Georgetown-Quitman County is a unified government. A fence ordinance was adopted in 2015. Zoning ordinance available through Municode.
Notes
Smallest county in Georgia (~2,300 pop). Georgetown-Quitman County is a unified (consolidated city-county) government. Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning Commission handle fence-related matters. A 2015 fence ordinance was adopted.

Rules can vary within a jurisdiction — historic districts and zoning overlays often have stricter requirements. Look up your exact address to confirm which rules apply to your property.

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