Fence Permits

1. Get your plot plan or mortgage survey, and draw the fence on it. Plot plans
2. Check your community below for the fee, inspections and requirements.
3. Apply with the application, plot plans and fee. How to apply
4. Call MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before you dig. MISS DIG 811
5. Pass your inspections, typically post holes and a final.

Macomb County 22 communities

• Armada TownshipFee: $0.00
• Armada VillageFee: $0.00
• Bruce TownshipFee: $0.00
• Center LinePermit: $50.00; Bond: $25.00 (Refundable)
• Chesterfield TownshipFee: $65.00
• Clinton TownshipPermit: $50.00; Bond: $50.00 Only if has pool (Refundable)
• EastpointeFee: $75.00
• FraserFee: $30.00
• Harrison TownshipFee: $80.00 (Both on one check); Bond: $100.00
• Macomb TownshipFee: $75.00
• Mount ClemensFee: $50.00 (Two separate checks); Bond: $100.00
• New BaltimoreFee: $200.00
• New HavenFee: $95.00
• RichmondFee: $75.00
• RomeoFee: $150.00 for Non Privacy / $250.00 for Privacy or Taller than 4 Ft.
• RosevilleFee: $50.00 Inspection /
• Shelby TownshipFee: $75.00 (Can be one check) Inspection Post Hole Inspection: No Final Inspection: Yes; Bond: $50.00
• St. Clair ShoresFee: $25.00
• Sterling HeightsFee: $42.00 Inspection Post Hole Inspection: No Final Inspection: Yes
• UticaFee: $120.00
• WarrenFee: $25.00 for the first 100 Ft. Add $0.25 every foot after that.
• Washington TownshipFee: $50.00, if Fence is over 50 Ft. add $10.00 No Fee for Pool Fence Permit

Oakland County 23 communities

• Addison TownshipPermit: $25 Zone Compliance: $125 Inspection: $0.35/foot. $60 Minimum
• Auburn HillsFee: $0.00
• BerkleyZoning certificate: $60.00
• Beverly HillsFee: $75.00
• BirminghamFee: $50.00
• Bloomfield HillsApplication: $100.00 Plan review deposit (Refundable): $100.00
• Bloomfield TownshipPermit: $120.00 Plan Review: $30.00
• ClawsonFee: call to confirm
• FarmingtonFee: $30.00
• Farmington HillsResidential fence permit: $100.00
• Hazel Park/
• Lake Orion TownshipFee: $60.00
• Milford TownshipFee: $0.00
• Oak ParkFee: $90.00
• PontiacFee: $50.00
• RochesterFee: $0.00 Inspection /
• Rochester HillsFee: $0.00
• Royal OakFee: $65.00
• Southfield$175.00 Inspection /
• TroyFee: $15.00
• WaterfordFee: $0.00
• West BloomfieldFee: $80.00
• White LakeFee: $30.00

Wayne County 14 communities

• Allen ParkFee: $50.00
• Brownstown TownshipApplication: $35.00 Permit: $100.00
• CantonFee: $55.00
• DearbornPermit: $50.00 Plan Review: $40.00 Application Fee: $35.00
• DetroitFee: $0.00
• Grosse PointeFee: $35.00
• Grosse Pointe FarmsFee: $31.00
• Grosse Pointe ParkFee: $50.00
• Grosse Pointe ShoresFee: $1000.00
• Grosse Pointe WoodsFee: $50.00
• Harper WoodsFee: $150.00
• Lincoln ParkFee: $25.00
• TaylorFee: $22.00
• WestlandFee: $75.00

St. Clair County 4 communities

• Clay TownshipFee: $55.00
• Ira TownshipFee: $40.00
• MemphisFee: $50.00 Inspection: $75.00
• St. Clair (city)Fee: $100.00

Lapeer County 2 communities

• Almont TownshipFee: $0.00
• Almont VillageFee: $61.00

Compiled by US FENCE PRO from community websites and our permit experience (updated September 25, 2026). Fees, requirements and forms change, so always confirm with the building department before you apply.