Town of Trenton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Trenton? Only if the fence is within 10 feet of a lot line.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Within 10 ft of a lot line
- Fee
- See the town fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft, 5 ft back from the street source
- Distance from lot line
- Permit needed if within 10 ft of a lot line. May sit on the line; 2 ft from alleys.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbors.
- Not allowed
- Electric, barbed wire, snow fence, unsightly or dangerous materials.
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Trenton
Steps based on townoftrenton.wi.gov — building inspector
- Download the 2026 Town of Trenton Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page).
- Draw the fence on your survey or site plan. If the work goes outside your existing building footprint, also complete the Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification Form.
- Email the application and digital plans to [email protected]. Fences also need paper plans, so drop those off at Town Hall, 1071 Hwy 33 E, West Bend.
- Pay by cash, check payable to "Town of Trenton," or card/e-check through the Town's online payment portal (a processing fee applies).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- For inspections or questions, call the Town office (262-675-6009); the Building Inspector keeps office hours Wednesdays 3 to 5 pm.
- Paying
- Cash, check payable to "Town of Trenton," or card/e-check (fee applies)
- Inspections
- Contact the Town office, 262-675-6009 (Building Inspector hours Wednesdays 3-5 pm)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-675-6009
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Building Inspector: Wednesdays 3 to 5 pm; Town office Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
- Address
- Town Hall, 1071 Hwy 33 E, West Bend, WI 53095
Contact from townoftrenton.wi.gov — building inspector
What to submit
- Building permit application (2026)
- Paper and digital plans (survey or site plan showing the fence)
- Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification Form, if building outside the existing footprint
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Trenton, WI?
Only if the fence is within 10 feet of a lot line.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Trenton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft, 5 ft back from the street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Trenton?
Permit needed if within 10 ft of a lot line. May sit on the line; 2 ft from alleys.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Trenton?
Finished side faces the neighbors.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Trenton?
See the town fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Trenton?
Download the 2026 Town of Trenton Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page). Draw the fence on your survey or site plan. If the work goes outside your existing building footprint, also complete the Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification Form. Email the application and digital plans to [email protected]. Fences also need paper plans, so drop those off at Town Hall, 1071 Hwy 33 E, West Bend. Pay by cash, check payable to "Town of Trenton," or card/e-check through the Town's online payment portal (a processing fee applies). Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Trenton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Trenton?
Building Inspector (via Town office). Phone 262-675-6009, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Trenton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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