Permit Requirements

Demolition permit in McKinney, TX

We couldn't confirm this from McKinney's code.

Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.

Read Sec. 126-66 (permits and inspections; demolition permit and fees)

Contact the McKinney building department

Nearby cities, same job

Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.

CityDistance Permit?Where the line falls
McKinney Yes Tearing down a structure or part of one needs a demolitio…
Plano 11 mi Yes Tearing down a building or structure, or part of one, nee…
Richardson 16 mi Yes No size threshold in the code
Grand Prairie 41 mi Yes Demolishing a structure or part of one needs a demolition…
Waco 118 mi Yes You need a permit before you demolish a structure or part…
Killeen 159 mi Yes You need a permit before you demolish a building or struc…

See every Texas city on demolition work

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Questions people ask

How much does a demolition permit cost in McKinney?

You pay demolition permit fees set in the city's building-permit fee schedule; the ordinance does not print a dollar amount.. Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.

I already built it without a permit. What now?

McKinney can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.

Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?

Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.