Privacy fences
Wood and vinyl privacy fences for back yards, including the 6-foot permit threshold.
Planning guide ↗MONTGOMERY COUNTY / FENCE PLANNING
A better fence quote starts with the right questions.
Privacy, pet or pool fencing? Learn Clarksville's setback rules and compare itemized quotes from independent local installers.
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SERVICES
What are you planning?
Pet & chain-link fences
Affordable containment for dogs and kids — gates, gaps and digging guards to ask about.
Planning guide ↗Pool & ornamental fences
Aluminum and ornamental fencing, including pool barriers reviewed with pool permits.
Planning guide ↗LOCAL RULES
Permits in Clarksville.
The City of Clarksville says a permit is required for fences over 6 feet tall. In residential front-yard setbacks (30 or 40 ft, depending on the subdivision), solid fencing is limited to 3½ feet; side and rear fences may go to the property line; barbed wire is prohibited on residential property. Projects valued at $25,000+ require a Tennessee-licensed contractor. Call Tennessee 811 before digging.
AREAS
Clarksville & nearby.
Sango
Larger lots and newer subdivisions; confirm whether the address is in city limits or Montgomery County.
Local notes ↗St. Bethlehem
Busy commercial corridor with many residential subdivisions behind it.
Local notes ↗Fort Campbell area
Many renters and PCS moves — confirm landlord/HOA approval and ownership before any fence work.
Local notes ↗Typical costs
| Item | Published range |
|---|---|
| Chain-link | $9–$30 per linear foot |
| Wood privacy | $20–$50 per linear foot |
| Vinyl | $30–$60 per linear foot |
Source: HomeGuide fence installation cost (2026). Planning ranges only — not quotes and not specific to your property.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a 6-foot privacy fence?
Per the City's FAQ, permits are required for fences over 6 ft. A fence at or under 6 ft generally doesn't need one, but setback and corner rules still apply.
How tall can a front-yard fence be?
Within the front-yard setback, solid fencing is limited to 3½ ft so it doesn't block vision.
I live on post or rent — can I install a fence?
Only the property owner (or with written landlord/HOA approval) should authorize fence work. On-post housing has its own rules.
Are you the contractor?
No. Clarksville Fence Pros is an independent referral/matching service. Independent local businesses quote and perform the work, and we may be paid for introductions.
Is there a cost to request quotes?
No cost to homeowners for an introduction. Any contractor price is between you and that contractor.