Fencing here
New Braunfels is the seat of Comal County, and part of the city reaches into Guadalupe County. Fence work here ranges from replacing worn fences on older lots near downtown, Landa Park and Gruene, to first fences on new homes in subdivisions with HOA rules, to acreage on the Hill Country side of town.
The ground
The Balcones Escarpment runs through the area. West of I-35, soil is thin over limestone, and post holes often need rock drilling. East of I-35, Blackland Prairie clay swells and shrinks with rain and drought and can push posts out of line, so deep, well-set posts or steel posts pay off.
Rules to check
Inside city limits, fences can be up to 8 feet tall. Front-yard fences are limited to 36 inches, or 4½ feet if at least half open. A building permit is only needed for pool barriers, fences over 7 feet, and fences in a drainage easement. Fences on New Braunfels Utilities easements need NBU approval and 16-foot gates. Full rules and sources.
Popular projects
Cedar privacy fences in back yards, iron or aluminum fences in front yards and around pools, repairs after storms, and drive gates for boats, trailers and RVs.
Fence guides
- Fence installation and fence repair
- Wood privacy, chain link, iron and ranch fences
- Gates and openers
- What fences cost
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in New Braunfels?
Only for pool barrier fences, fences over 7 feet tall, and fences in a drainage easement. See our fence rules guide.