Fence 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 Ch. 122, Art. IV (reserved — fences relocated to Chapter 150 UDC)
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.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney | — | No | A residential fence does not require a building permit in… |
| Allen | 6 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Plano | 11 mi | Yes | You need a permit to build, replace, or extend a fence in… |
| Richardson | 16 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Lewisville | 21 mi | Yes | Over 10 |
| Denton | 28 mi | Yes | You need a permit to build, replace, or extend a resident… |
Other work in McKinney
Questions people ask
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.