Quick Answer
Many Texas HOAs review fence plans before you build. S&B Fencing gives you the fence details your HOA asks for: style, height, materials and layout. The homeowner completes and submits the application. Under Texas Property Code §209.00505, HOAs with more than 40 lots must explain a denial and the changes needed.
Updated October 2026
Preparing Your HOA Application
We give you the fence details your HOA asks for (style, height, materials and layout). The homeowner completes and submits the application.
What to Include in Your HOA Application
- A plot plan or survey with the fence line drawn.
- Height.
- Material and style.
- Stain or color.
- Gate locations and widths.
- A photo or drawing of the style.
Texas Property Code
Your right to fence
HOAs Can't Ban Perimeter Fences
Texas Property Code §202.023 stops an HOA from banning a perimeter fence used for security. The HOA can still regulate the fence type.
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New Limits Since September 1, 2025
HOA covenants can prohibit fences in front of the house's front building line and fences that block sidewalks or drainage, and can require driveway gates set back 10 feet. Fences built before that date can stay and be maintained.
Read the lawIf you're denied
The HOA Has to Explain a Denial
For HOAs with more than 40 lots, §209.00505 requires a denial to give the reasons and the changes needed. You can ask for a board hearing within 30 days. The law sets no decision deadline. That comes from your HOA's own requirements.
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