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Worth County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Worth County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

This page is maintained manually and may not reflect very recent ordinance changes — always confirm current rules with your local permitting office.

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Worth County, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Worth County Zoning Ordinances; side and rear yards — Refer to Worth County Zoning Ordinances.

Contact Worth County Building, Zoning & Licensing Department. Building Official: Ross Knight Jr. Permits valid 6 months.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Worth County: Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Worth County

Permit Requirements
Contact Worth County Building, Zoning & Licensing Department. Building Official: Ross Knight Jr. Permits valid 6 months.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Worth County Zoning Ordinances.
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Worth County Zoning Ordinances.
Height Notes
Worth County has zoning ordinances per county website.
Notes
South Central Georgia county (~20,500 pop). County seat: Sylvester. Poulan, Warwick, Sumner covered by this entry.

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.

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Unincorporated Worth County with nearby jurisdictions:

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