Tomball is a city in northwest Harris County that began in 1907 as a railroad station and was incorporated in 1933 during an oil boom that earned it the nickname Oil Town U.S.A.
City and county rules
The City of Tomball Building Office handles permits. Its phone is 281-290-1402, and the city says the office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. A third-party summary of Tomball's codes says fences 7 feet and lower do not need a permit, that unpermitted fences are capped at 7 feet, and that taller fences need one. We could not confirm that on the city's own site, so call the Building Office before you build.
Newer subdivisions around Tomball usually have an association with its own fence guidelines. Ask yours before you choose a style.
What to plan for in Tomball
- Call the Building Office to confirm the permit rule for your height.
- Check for an HOA or association and get its current guidelines.
- Check your floodplain status before setting posts if your lot is near a creek or drainage channel.
About this area
Tomball started in 1907 as a railroad station called Peck, was renamed Tomball that December, and incorporated in 1933 after an oil discovery. It is a mix of older in-town lots and newer subdivisions, so the right first call is the city for permits and your association for design rules.
Fences we build in this area
See wood and cedar privacy, ornamental iron and aluminum, vinyl, pool fences, driveway gates and ranch and rail fences. For prices see what a fence costs in Katy, and for the approval process see the HOA guide and permits by jurisdiction. Our parent office page is 76fence.com/katy.
We do not yet have Tomball project photos. Photos shown are from other West Houston jobs.
Sources and where to verify
Rules were checked on 4 October 2026 from the sources above and can change. Some facts come from directories or Wikipedia and are marked as such. Confirm with the association, city or county before you build.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tomball require a fence permit?
Do you serve Tomball?
Last reviewed September 2026. Local rules and prices change; confirm details with 76 Fence, your HOA and your city or county.