Chain link is the least expensive way to enclose a back yard, a dog run or a long side line. In Pensacola it's fine across most of the city, with one large exception.
Where it's allowed
The city's preservation guidelines say chain link, concrete block and barbed wire are prohibited fence materials in the Historic District. Chain link is allowed only in the side and rear yards of a few preservation zoning districts (PR-1AAA, PR-2 and PC-1), and then only with review board approval. Outside the historic districts, chain link follows the normal residential rules.
Barbed wire and electric fences
Don't plan on them for a home. The city allows barbed wire only on fences around public utilities and government property, and bans electric fences and fences with cutting edges everywhere except wildlife sanctuaries.
Options
- Galvanized or black vinyl-coated mesh
- 4 feet for most pets, taller for larger dogs
- Privacy slats for some screening
- Walk gates and drive gates
Angi's national range is $8 to $40 per linear foot.
Sources
- City of Pensacola: Preservation District Design Guidelines (2014-15, updated 2023), Fencing section
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
Checked November 10, 2026. City codes, statutes and prices change; the linked source is the authority.