Before you build in Brookshire
- Who approves it
- City of Brookshire
- Review time
- Fees are set by city council and were not listed online
- Permit
- Yes. Building or rebuilding a fence needs a permit, and so does a major repair (replacing more than 20 feet within six months).
Photos from our Fulshear jobs nearby. Brookshire photos are coming.
What to plan for
- Height limits: 8 feet in side and rear yards, 6 feet in front yards.
- A front-yard fence over 4 feet has to be at least 75 percent open, so think iron, aluminum or rail out front.
- Allowed materials include wood, wrought iron, chain link, stone, masonry and brick. Not allowed: broken concrete, razor wire, plywood, corrugated steel and fiberglass.
- The code also requires fences to be maintained; a lean over 15 degrees is a violation.
Every registered HOA in this area, with its manager and documents: HOA fence rules directory.
Nearby: Jordan Ranch, Sealy, Weston Lakes
Where this comes from
Rules and numbers were checked between 19 September and 15 October 2026 and can change. Confirm with your association, city or county before you build.
Questions we hear
Does Brookshire require a fence permit?
Yes, to build or rebuild a fence and for major repairs, under the residential fence article of the city code.
How tall can a fence be in Brookshire?
Up to 8 feet in side and rear yards and 6 feet in front yards, per the code we read. Front fences over 4 feet must be mostly open.
Do you do acreage fencing around Brookshire?
Yes: wood rail, split rail with mesh, no-climb horse fence, pipe fence and farm gates.