What do fence permits in Baltimore show?
In Baltimore, the middle half of fence permit values runs from $2,130 to $6,440, with a median of $3,750. That is from 1,255 permits issued October 2023 to October 2026, adjusted to today's dollars. Baltimore is the only South city in our data for this job, so the regional range is the same.
Reviewed by Matt Kovalik, licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician. License AJ703617 (verify). Updated October 2026.
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Your quote sits in the middle half of what these permits show.
What 1,255 permits in Baltimore show.
Middle half: $2,130 to $6,440.
Across regions, the median permit value runs from $3,750 in Baltimore to $4,250 in Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
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280 permits in the tallest bar
Permits in each value band
| Permit value | Permits |
|---|---|
| under $1,900 | 224 |
| $1,900 to $3,100 | 280 |
| $3,100 to $4,300 | 225 |
| $4,300 to $5,500 | 146 |
| $5,500 to $6,700 | 88 |
| $6,700 to $7,900 | 77 |
| $7,900 to $9,100 | 59 |
| $9,100 to $10,300 | 52 |
| $10,300 to $11,500 | 39 |
| $11,500 to $12,700 | 19 |
| $12,700 to $13,900 | 13 |
| $13,900 and up | 33 |
- 2023$4,010114 permits
- 2024$3,620502 permits
- 2025$3,810307 permits
- 2026$3,760332 permits
Only years with enough permits for a stable median are shown. Values are adjusted to today's dollars.
Baltimore is the only South city in our data for this job, so its range is the South range.
Questions to ask before you sign
Questions for this job.
- Who confirms the property line, and will the fence sit fully on my side of it?A fence over the line can turn into a dispute with a neighbor. Markers or a survey settle it before posts go in.
- Will you request utility locates and check height and setback rules with the city or association before starting?Buried lines and local fence rules both need answers before digging. Fixing either afterward means redoing work.
- How deep will the posts go, how far apart, and how will they be set?The posts carry the fence. Depth and spacing decide how it holds up to wind, frost, and a heavy gate.
- How many gates are included, how wide, and what hinges, latches, and bracing come with them?Gates move every day, so their hardware and bracing deserve a line in the bid.
- Is removing and hauling away the old fence included, including old posts and concrete?Pulling old posts is real labor. A quote for the new fence only leaves that work to you.
- How will you handle slopes and uneven ground along the line?A fence can step down or follow the ground, and each looks different and leaves different gaps. Agree on it before the work starts.
- Which side faces out, and how will you protect plants, lawn, and sprinkler lines while you work?Local rules sometimes decide which side faces the neighbor, and digging along a line can damage landscaping and irrigation.
Questions people ask
How wide is the range in Baltimore?
The middle half of fence permits in Baltimore runs from $2,130 to $6,440, and a tenth of permits sit below $1,500 while a tenth sit above $9,780. A quote outside the middle half is not wrong on its own, but it should come with a reason you can see in the scope, so compare it line by line.
Have Baltimore permit values changed by year?
Among years with enough permits to report, the median fence permit value in Baltimore was $4,010 in 2023 and $3,760 in 2026, after adjusting every value to today's dollars. We show only years with enough permits for a stable median, and we do not read a cause into the change.
Source and calibration
Baltimore passed the city calibration check: its median AC replacement permit value, $8,530, is within 20% of the survey reference for its region.