Village of Slinger fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Slinger? Yes. The Village of Slinger requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Slinger (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $50
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed (except decorative under 3 ft, more than 50% open, no permit needed)
- Distance from lot line
- Allowed on the lot line; at least 2 ft from public right-of-way. Posts and framing on your side.
- Good side faces
- Posts and framing face your side.
- How to apply
- Online portal
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Slinger
- Check your HOA or subdivision covenants; the Village doesn't enforce them.
- Create an account and start a building permit application on the Village's CommunityCore permit portal (run by SAFEbuilt).
- Upload a survey showing the fence location and its distance from the lot lines, plus the fence type, height, materials and gate locations.
- On a private septic system? Also include the Washington County Self Certification Form (under Forms & Permits on the Village site).
- Pay the $50 building permit fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Questions: SAFEbuilt Operations Manager, (262) 202-2173.
- Paying
- $50
- Inspections
- SAFEbuilt handles building inspections for the Village
Who to contact
SAFEbuilt Operations Manager
Village building inspection
- Phone
- 262-202-2173
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Survey showing fence location and distances to lot lines
- Fence type, height, materials and gate locations
- County self-certification form if you have a septic system
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 Village of Slinger, WI?
Yes. The Village of Slinger requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Slinger?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed (except decorative under 3 ft, more than 50% open, no permit needed).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Slinger?
Allowed on the lot line; at least 2 ft from public right-of-way. Posts and framing on your side.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Slinger?
Posts and framing face your side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Slinger?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Slinger?
Check your HOA or subdivision covenants; the Village doesn't enforce them. Create an account and start a building permit application on the Village's CommunityCore permit portal (run by SAFEbuilt). Upload a survey showing the fence location and its distance from the lot lines, plus the fence type, height, materials and gate locations. On a private septic system? Also include the Washington County Self Certification Form (under Forms & Permits on the Village site). Pay the $50 building permit fee. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Slinger (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Slinger?
SAFEbuilt Operations Manager, Village building inspection. Phone 262-202-2173.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Slinger's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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