Rock County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Rock County are set by each city, village and town, not by the state. Pick your municipality for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Beloit | Yes | 8 ft in the rear setback | 4 ft in the front or street-side setback | — |
| City of Edgerton | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft within a required front yard or street yard | — |
| City of Evansville | Yes | 6 ft max | 3 ft max in front/street side yard | 608-882-2263 |
| City of Janesville | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the front yard; front-yard privacy fences no taller than 30 inches | 608-755-3060 |
| City of Milton | Yes | 6 ft in the rear yard | 4 ft within the required or provided front yard or street yard | 608-697-7776 |
| Village of Clinton | Yes | — | 4 ft in the required front yard setback | 608-751-1772 |
| Village of Footville | Yes | 6 ft along residential lot lines | 4 ft in a required front yard | 608-876-6116 |
| Village of Orfordville | Yes | Under 6 ft along rear lot lines; 6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit | 4 ft | 608-879-2004 |
| Town of Avon | Ask | — | — | 608-931-6759 |
| Town of Beloit | Yes | 72 inches | 36 inches where the fence extends beyond the front of the residence or into the front yard setback | 608-728-3911 |
| Town of Bradford | Ask | — | — | 608-931-6759 |
| Town of Center | Ask | — | — | 608-295-6265 |
| Town of Clinton | Ask | — | — | 608-295-9014 |
| Town of Fulton | Ask | — | — | 608-697-7776 |
| Town of Harmony | Ask | — | — | 608-868-2209 |
| Town of Janesville | Ask | — | — | 608-697-7776 |
| Town of Johnstown | Ask | — | — | 608-289-6250 |
| Town of La Prairie | Ask | — | — | 608-314-4717 |
| Town of Lima | Ask | — | — | 608-697-7776 |
| Town of Magnolia | Ask | — | — | 608-882-6267 |
| Town of Milton | Ask | — | — | 608-697-7776 |
| Town of Newark | Ask | — | — | 608-728-1010 |
| Town of Plymouth | Ask | — | — | 608-525-0309 |
| Town of Porter | Ask | — | — | 608-882-6267 |
| Town of Rock | Ask | — | — | 608-931-2172 |
| Town of Spring Valley | Ask | — | — | 608-697-7776 |
| Town of Turtle | Yes | 6 ft | 3 ft for 30 ft from a public sidewalk or driveway entrance | 262-210-1711 |
| Town of Union | Ask | — | — | 608-882-6267 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.