Winnebago County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Winnebago 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.
Some towns in Winnebago County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Winnebago County Zoning (Towns of Algoma, Neenah, Nekimi and Omro).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Menasha | Yes | 6 ft | 3 ft 6 in within the front yard setback | 920-967-3655 |
| City of Neenah | Yes | 6 ft | 3 ft | 920-886-6130 |
| City of Omro | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the front yard; nothing more than 50% solid within 25 ft of the front lot line | — |
| City of Oshkosh | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft | 920-236-5059 |
| Village of Fox Crossing | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the front line | 920-720-7105 |
| Village of Winneconne | Ask | — | — | 920-410-6677 |
| Town of Algoma | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way | 920-232-3340 |
| Town of Black Wolf | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft | 920-379-0639 |
| Town of Clayton | Yes | — | — | 920-836-2007 |
| Town of Neenah | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way | 920-232-3340 |
| Town of Nekimi | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way | 920-232-3340 |
| Town of Nepeuskun | Ask | — | — | 920-420-1157 |
| Town of Omro | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way | 920-232-3340 |
| Town of Oshkosh | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft | 920-216-4668 |
| Town of Poygan | Ask | — | — | 920-685-0552 |
| Town of Rushford | Ask | 8 ft | 3 ft within the first 35 ft from any public road | — |
| Town of Utica | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft | — |
| Town of Vinland | Yes | — | — | 920-915-9857 |
| Town of Winchester | Yes | 6 ft | 3 ft solid; 4 ft if less than 50% opaque | 920-836-2948 |
| Town of Winneconne | Ask | — | — | — |
| Town of Wolf River | Ask | — | — | 920-850-2686 |
| Winnebago County Zoning (Towns of Algoma, Neenah, Nekimi and Omro) | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way | 920-232-3340 |
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