San Antonio's rules for front yard maximum fence height varies slightly by county. In Bexar County, there is a three-foot solid fence height maximum and a four-foot open fence height maximum. In Comal County, the maximum front yard fence height is four feet regardless of whether it is open or solid.
Fence Height All front-yard fencing must be no taller than 48″ and allow 50% transparency. All rear and side yard fencing must be no taller than 8′ in a residential area, and no more than 10′ in a non-residential area.
Many cities will allow a 6 ft high fence to be ed within the sides and back of a residential property without the need of a permit, other locations will allow up to 7 ft or even 8 ft specifically for the rear fence. For the front yard, the maximum height allowed is generally much less, typically between 3-4 ft.
Homeowners associations (HOAs) can no longer deny building a fence for security. ing to a state law passed on Texas HOA fence rules in 2021, homeowners anywhere in the state are allowed to put up a perimeter fence for added security along the front, sides and/or back of their property.
The general rule of thumb is that in a property's back garden, fence panels can be a maximum of 2m high. When considering front garden fences, bear in mind that a fence adjacent to a driveway may not be higher than one metre, or three feet.
Fence Height All front-yard fencing must be no taller than 48″ and allow 50% transparency. All rear and side yard fencing must be no taller than 8′ in a residential area, and no more than 10′ in a non-residential area.
To apply for an exemption, call the Bexar Appraisal District at 210-224-2432. You may also contact their agency directly by email or visit their website to obtain the necessary forms. The exemption will be forwarded to the tax office as soon as the Appraisal District updates their records.
Determine Annual Rental Income: Calculate the total expected rental income for the year. Estimate the Rate of Return (Rental Yield): Evaluate the typical yield rate in your area (for example, 4-5% in many urban areas). Apply the Formula: Property Value = (Net Operating Income) / (Capitalization Rate).
Taxes are calculated by subtracting the value of any exemptions and, if applicable, the cap value from the homestead value of the property, and then adding any productivity or non-qualifying value. This result, the taxable value, is then multiplied by the tax rate per $100.
Put simply, assessed value is the amount your local government thinks your home is worth; it's what is used to determine property taxes. Appraised value, though, is the amount a professional home appraiser thinks your home is worth; it's typically used by lenders when considering a mortgage application.