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Flagpole Installation in Arlington, TX

We set in-ground, wall-mounted and commercial flagpoles across Arlington, in Tarrant County^[1]. The city's building code has no permit exemption for a flagpole^[2], so we plan on a permit for each new ground-set pole. And the east side is Blackland Prairie clay while the west is sandy loam^[3], so the footing is sized to your lot. Send us your address for a free estimate.

Arlington at a glance

Permit: Plan on a building permit; The code lists no flagpole among the work you can do without a permit^[2]^[4].
Flag height cap: 35 ft, one flag to 72 ft; Flags stay at or under 35 feet, except one per lot, which may fly up to 72 feet^[5].
Front setback: 20 ft in house districts; The city allows no structures in setbacks, so the pole sits behind this line^[5]^[6].
Design wind speed: 115 mph, about 89 for poles; Choose a pole rated near 90 mph with your flag flying, the scale flagpole makers use^[2]^[7].
Ground: Clay east, sandy loam west; Your side of town decides whether the footing must handle swelling clay or looser sand^[3].
Typical cost: $480 to $1,940; A residential in-ground pole of 20 to 25 feet, installed, with the pole included.

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We look at the spot and the pole you want.
We call or email you with a price, before any work starts.
We request the utility locate, agree a day, and our own technicians set the pole.

How Much Does Flagpole Installation Cost in Arlington?

A residential in-ground flagpole of 20 to 25 feet typically costs $480 to $1,940 in Arlington, installed, with the pole included. The city permit fee is extra.

Here the wind rating and the ground move the price. A pole rated for the city's 115 mph design wind^[2] can be heavier, and east-side clay^[8] needs a wider footing. One Dallas-Fort Worth installer publishes $1,100 for a 20 foot steel pole and $1,250 for 25 feet, installed, plus $100 a foot in rocky soil^[9]. More on our cost page.

Why Arlington Treats a New Flagpole as Permitted Work

Section 4.02(A) of Arlington's Construction Chapter makes it unlawful to erect any building or structure without a separate building permit, unless the work is on the exemption lists that follow^[2]. Flagpoles are not on them. The city's own exempt-work page covers sheds up to 100 square feet, low decks and playground equipment, and says nothing about poles^[4].

Section 7.3.2 of the zoning code says a flag needs no sign permit, but a building permit for the support structure may be required^[5]. So we confirm with the city before booking the dig. Work started without a permit draws an added fee equal to the permit fee under section 109.8.2^[2].

How High and How Many Flags Arlington Allows

Section 7.6.11 of the Unified Development Code lets a flag fly up to 35 feet above grade, and one flag per lot up to 72 feet, with at least 8 feet clear under its bottom edge^[5]. A lot may fly four primary flags, each showing a different emblem, and only governmental and official emblem flags count^[5]. Section 7.4.2 bans feather, blade, shark fin and teardrop flags outright^[5].

The pole itself is exempt from building height limits if it does not interfere with Federal Aviation Regulations^[5]. The code does not say how the flag rule applies to single-family homes, so for a tall home pole we ask the city first.

Where on an Arlington Lot a Flagpole Can Stand

The city does not permit structures within any setbacks^[6], and these rules decide where that leaves your pole.

Arlington rule	What it says	What it means for you
UDC 4.1.6(G)	20 foot front setback in RE, RS-20, RS-15, RS-7.2 and RS-5 districts^[5]	Measure from the property line, not the curb
UDC 3.3	No accessory structures in platted or recorded easements^[5]	Check the plat for utility easements
UDC 7.6.5(D)	In a sight triangle, 7 feet of clearance on a support under 6 inches wide, or under 2 feet tall^[5]	On a corner lot, keep the flag out of drivers' view
Tex. Prop. Code 202.012	An HOA must allow one front-yard pole up to 20 feet, subject to setbacks^[11]	The city setback still applies

The state rules on 811 locates, power lines and flying the Texas and U.S. flags together are on our Texas rules page.

Flagpoles in the Entertainment District and Near Arlington Municipal Airport

In the Entertainment District Overlay, flagpoles at retail or office establishments may not exceed 20 feet, outdoor flags are limited to the U.S. and Texas flags, and flags may be no larger than 4 by 6 feet^[5]. Company logo flags are not allowed there.

The Airport Overlay reaches 1.5 miles from the runway centerline at Arlington Municipal Airport and 5 miles off each runway end^[5]. The airport is 4 miles south of the city^[12]. For a tall commercial pole there, we check the federal aviation rules before ordering, since the height exemption depends on them^[5].

What Arlington Wind, Hail and Soil Ask of a Flagpole

Arlington figure	Value	What it means for your pole
Design wind speed	115 mph, 3-second gust^[2]	About 89 mph on the flagpole scale^[7]
Frost line	6 inches^[2]	Depth follows height and soil, not frost
Kennedale-Arlington tornado, 2012	EF-2, winds to 135 mph^[13]	No pole survives a direct hit

A 60 mph gust was measured at Arlington Airport in May 2007^[14], so lower the flag when storms are forecast. Hail is the regular threat. The 1995 Mayfest storm dropped softball-size hail and caused about $2 billion in damage in Tarrant and Dallas counties^[15], and NOAA logged 465 hail reports in Tarrant County in ten years^[16].

East Arlington sits on Blackland Prairie soil and the west on sandy loam^[3]. Blackland clay cracks when dry and swells when wet^[8], so we pour a wider footing there and keep the pole sleeved so it can be re-plumbed.

Where We Set Flagpoles Across Arlington

We work across the Entertainment District, the Lamar/Collins corridor and Village on the Green at Tierra Verde^[5], and out to Johnson Station, Fish Creek and the Great Southwest Industrial District^[3]. Arlington borders Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and Kennedale^[17], and each sets its own rules.

ZIP codes: 76001, 76002, 76005, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018

Arlington Questions

Can I Put Up a Flagpole at My Arlington Apartment or Condo?

Yes, usually as a wall-mounted pole with approval. About a quarter of Arlington homes are in buildings of five or more units^[1], and Texas law protects one pole attached to the home^[11].

Do Arlington Renters Need the Landlord's Okay for a Flagpole?

Yes. Only about 54 percent of occupied Arlington homes are owner-occupied^[1]. Get written permission first, and ask whether a wall bracket is easier to approve.

Can My Arlington Business Fly Feather Flags Instead of a Pole?

No. Section 7.4.2 prohibits feather, blade, shark fin and teardrop flags^[5]. A permanent pole with the U.S., Texas or company emblem flag is the allowed option.

Can an Arlington Business Fly Four Copies of Its Logo Flag?

No. Up to four primary flags are allowed per lot, but each must show a different emblem or organization^[5]. The U.S., Texas and company flags make a common set.

What Happens if I Set a Flagpole in Arlington Without a Permit?

The city adds a work-without-a-permit fee equal to the permit fee, whether or not a permit is issued later^[2]. Call (817) 459-6502 first to ask^[6].

Should I Choose a Wooden Flagpole for My Arlington Yard?

No. Arlington's code table rates termite risk as very heavy^[2]. We install aluminum and steel poles.

When Should Arlington Homeowners Check Their Flagpole Each Year?

Before spring, when severe storms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area peak^[18]. Check the halyard, the truck and the flag's hems.

Who Do I Call About Power Lines Near My Arlington Flagpole Spot?

Oncor, which runs the lines in Arlington^[19]. Texas law sets a 6 foot minimum from high-voltage lines^[20], and Oncor warns against pruning within 10 feet of one^[21]. We keep the pole its height plus 10 feet away.

Near Arlington

We also cover Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, McKinney, Denton in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. See all areas, the price table and Texas rules.

Sources

Checked November 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office named before you rely on one.

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Flagpole Installation in Arlington, TX

We look at the spot and the pole you want.
We call or email you with a price, before any work starts.
We request the utility locate, agree a day, and our own technicians set the pole.