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Division fences

The Town of Milton's Fence Apportionment By-law outlines how the costs of constructing, repairing, and maintaining a division fence may be shared between property owners.

From Milton’s own page, checked Oct 2026.

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  1. Check whether this applies

    • A division fence is a fence that separates two neighbouring properties.
    • The Town of Milton's Fence Apportionment By-law outlines how the costs of constructing, repairing, and maintaining a division fence may be shared between property owners.
    • Property owners planning to construct a new division fence
    • Property owners repairing or replacing an existing division fence
    • Property owners sharing a fence line with a neighbouring property
    • Before beginning a fence project, review the by-law requirements and applicable zoning regulations.

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  3. Speak with your neighbour

    • Before beginning construction on a division fence, speak with your neighbour to determine how the cost of the fence will be shared.
    • If you are able to reach an agreement, you may proceed with the fence project without further action under the Fence Apportionment By-law.
  4. Only if you cannot reach an agreement with your neighbour

    Submit a Notice of Intent

    If you cannot reach an agreement with your neighbour, you may request that the cost of the fence be divided equally.

    To begin this process

    To begin this process:

    • Prepare and serve a Notice of Intent, along with any required documents, to your neighbour.
    • Review the Fence Apportionment By-law for the information that must be included in the notice.

  5. Fence requirements

    • Before constructing a fence, review the applicable zoning requirements.
    • Fence height
    • Fence location
    • Visibility triangles
    • Corner lot restrictions
    • Other location-specific requirements
    • Confirming compliance with zoning requirements before construction can help avoid delays and potential enforcement issues.

Written from Milton’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice

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