Permit guideWhitchurch-StouffvilleBuilding PermitsFences
Building a fence
A fence (not including a pool fence) needs no permit, but you need to request certain approvals before you can begin construction.
Check whether you need a permit
- If you want to build a fence on your property, you need to request certain approvals before you can begin construction.
- If you’re building a fence around a pool, you need to apply for a pool enclosure permit.
Fences (not including pool fences): no permitThe Town’s Building Permits page lists the types of minor construction work that don’t require a permit in Stouffville but may still require other building approvals. Its list includes:
- Fences (not including pool fences)
Call Ontario One Call
- Before starting construction on your fence, call Ontario One Call to ensure you are digging safely.
Get a zoning check (recommended)
- The Town recommends getting a zoning check by its Planning Division.
Get the required approvals
You will need to get approval from the following agencies to build a fence:
- Condo board if your property is not free-hold
- Builder or developer if your subdivision is unassumed by the Town and the developer is responsible for its maintenance
- Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if your property touches a Provincial highway
Written from Whitchurch-Stouffville’s own pages as published on 16 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice