- Arlington HeightsNo fence may be built in Arlington Heights without a permit from the Director of Building.
- AuroraA fence permit is required before installing, rebuilding, enlarging or structurally altering any fence.
- BloomingtonA permit from the Development Services Department is required before any fence is installed in Bloomington.
- BolingbrookA building permit is required to build, erect or replace a fence on private property in Bolingbrook.
- ChampaignNo permit is required to install a residential fence in the City of Champaign, but zoning rules still apply.
- ChicagoNo building permit is needed to install a fence that is no more than 5 feet above the ground (measured on both sides) and that conforms to the Zoning Ordinance.
- CiceroCicero code makes it unlawful to erect or alter any fence in town without a permit issued by the code enforcement director.
- DecaturA building permit is required to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge or structurally modify a fence in Decatur.
- Des PlainesA building permit is required for a residential fence in Des Plaines.
- ElginElgin requires a permit before fence work starts (a Quick Permit Application).
- EvanstonEvanston requires a certificate of zoning compliance before anyone erects, builds, installs or replaces a fence.
- JolietJoliet runs a fence permit process for installing and replacing fences: application, plat of survey, cost estimate, and a copy of the contract if a contractor does the work.
- NapervilleNaperville Municipal Code 6-2-12 requires a fence permit fee for every fence over 3 feet high, paid before the fence is built (so fences over 3 feet need a permit).
- PalatineA building permit is required to install a fence in Palatine.
- PeoriaPeoria requires a no-cost Zoning Certificate to verify a fence meets city code.
- RockfordA fence permit is required before installing a new fence, replacing an existing fence, or repairing a fence when new posts are needed.
- SchaumburgA permit from the director of community development is required for any fence higher than two feet.
- SkokieSkokie's zoning code requires a building permit to construct, install or replace any fence.
- SpringfieldUnder Springfield Code section 155.069(c)(1), a fence permit from the zoning administrator is required for fences taller than four feet, in residential, commercial and industrial districts.
- WaukeganA permit is required for every fence in Waukegan, including replacement fences.
Don't see your town? Call your city or village hall and ask for the building or permits department. Before any digging, call JULIE at 811. Illinois fence rules