Fence Installation in Historic Ocala
Historic Ocala covers the city's two locally designated districts, the Ocala Historic District around East Fort King Street and the Tuscawilla Park district, where Victorian and Craftsman homes sit under century-old oaks. Call for a free on-site estimate.
- Free on-site estimates
- Backyards, pools, pastures & paddocks
- We sort out permits and HOA paperwork
Fences in a historic district
The Ocala Historic District was designated in 1984, and its Victorian homes along East Fort King Street are a big part of why Ocala still feels like the Brick City. That history comes with rules. In the Ocala and Tuscawilla Park districts, the city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before anyone puts up a fence or wall, and the fence also needs a building permit. In practice, the styles that suit these homes are the ones most likely to be approved: painted wood pickets, simple wood privacy fences set back along the rear yard, and black aluminum that reads like old iron. Many lots are narrow and deep, with old brick or concrete walks, mature camphor and live oak roots, and neighbors close on both sides, so we lay out posts by hand around roots and existing hardscape rather than forcing a straight line through them.
Who issues fence permits in Historic Ocala
These districts are inside Ocala city limits. Start with the Historic Preservation Office (352-629-8404, historic@ocalafl.gov) at 201 SE 3rd St for the Certificate of Appropriateness, then Building Services issues the permit. We prepare the drawing, material samples and photos for the application. The Downtown Commercial and West Ocala districts are National Register districts only; we check which applies to your address.
Tips for a smooth fence project in Historic Ocala
- Plan for the COA review before you set an install date
- Painted wood pickets and black aluminum suit Victorian and Craftsman homes
- We route posts around old oak roots and brick walks
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need approval for a fence in Historic Ocala?
Yes. In the Ocala and Tuscawilla Park historic districts, erecting a fence or wall requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city, and a building permit.
What fence styles work for a historic home?
Painted wood picket fences, simple wood privacy fences in the rear yard and black aluminum that resembles iron are the usual choices. We help you match the house.
Can I replace an existing fence in the historic district without approval?
Plan on approval. The city lists the erection of fences or walls among the work that needs a Certificate of Appropriateness in the Ocala and Tuscawilla Park districts, and replacing a fence means erecting a new one. Simple like-for-like repairs are a different matter, so we check with the Historic Preservation Office for your exact job.
How much does a fence cost in Historic Ocala?
Historic district projects add review time more than material cost. A painted wood picket front fence is usually a short run, while a rear privacy fence is priced like any wood fence. Your free on-site estimate gives you an exact written price. Typical ranges by material are in our Ocala fence cost guide.
Get Your Free Fence Quote in Historic Ocala
Call or request a free on-site estimate for your yard, pool or pasture. No cost, no obligation.
- Free on-site estimates
- Permits & HOA paperwork handled
- Residential, farm & horse fencing
- Old fence haul-away & cleanup