How much does a building permit cost in McLean, TX?

The minimum permit fee is No public minimum building permit fee found. Fees are calculated as: No public fee formula found. Plan check fee: Not publicly specified.

How do I apply for a building permit in McLean, TX?

1. Confirm the parcel is inside McLean city limits. 2. Contact City Hall at (806) 779-2481 before starting work to verify whether the city requires any permit, approval, utility review, flood-related review, or other authorization for the specific project. 3. If the city confirms an approval is required, request the current form, document list, fee amount, and inspection process directly from the city because none of those items were publicly posted. 4. Coordinate any separate state or utility approvals that may apply to the project, since McLean's public web presence does not publish a comprehensive development or building-permit program. 5. Do not begin work until the city confirms whether approval is required and, if so, issues it.

How long does it take to get a building permit in McLean, TX?

Typical processing time is Not publicly specified.

City Building Permits

McLean, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in McLean, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Gray County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of McLean.

Department: City of McLean City Hall / City Secretary
Address: PO Box 9, McLean, TX 79057
Phone: (806) 779-2481
Email: mcleanch@centramedia.net
Website: https://www.cityofmcleanpayments.com

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside McLean city limits.
Contact City Hall at (806) 779-2481 before starting work to verify whether the city requires any permit, approval, utility review, flood-related review, or other authorization for the specific project.
If the city confirms an approval is required, request the current form, document list, fee amount, and inspection process directly from the city because none of those items were publicly posted.
Coordinate any separate state or utility approvals that may apply to the project, since McLean's public web presence does not publish a comprehensive development or building-permit program.
Do not begin work until the city confirms whether approval is required and, if so, issues it.

Typical processing time: Not publicly specified

Source: City of McLean City Hall / City Secretary

General Requirements

No publicly posted McLean building permit ordinance, application form, fee schedule, or permit webpage describing a general building permit program was found. Because the public record is thin, confirm directly with the city before assuming work is permit-free.

Required Documents

No public checklist or application packet found. Contact the city directly to verify requirements.

Permit validity: Not publicly specified
Building code: No public building code adoption record was found. McLean does not participate in NFIP according to FEMA and TWDB records.
Owner-builder: Not publicly specified
Contractor requirements: No public local contractor registration or city contractor licensing requirement was found.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: No public minimum building permit fee found
Plan check fee: Not publicly specified
Permit fee formula: No public fee formula found
Trade permit fee: Not publicly specified
Reinspection fee: Not publicly specified
Penalty (no permit): Not publicly specified
Payment note: No public permit payment instructions found

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of McLean City Hall / City Secretary to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: No public permit or inspection office hours were found beyond the utility portal contact information

Typical inspection sequence: No public city inspection sequence found

Additional Resources

Building code: No public building code adoption record was found. McLean does not participate in NFIP according to FEMA and TWDB records.
Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
TCEQ McLean Technical Package
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of McLean City Hall / City Secretary before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

McLean Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in McLean, TX?: No publicly posted McLean building permit ordinance, application form, fee schedule, or permit webpage describing a general building permit program was found. Because the public record is thin, confirm directly with the city before assuming work is permit-free.
How much does a building permit cost in McLean, TX?: The minimum permit fee is No public minimum building permit fee found. Fees are calculated as: No public fee formula found. Plan check fee: Not publicly specified.
How do I apply for a building permit in McLean, TX?: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside McLean city limits. 2. Contact City Hall at (806) 779-2481 before starting work to verify whether the city requires any permit, approval, utility review, flood-related review, or other authorization for the specific project. 3. If the city confirms an approval is required, request the current form, document list, fee amount, and inspection process directly from the city because none of those items were publicly posted. 4. Coordinate any separate state or utility approvals that may apply to the project, since McLean's public web presence does not publish a comprehensive development or building-permit program. 5. Do not begin work until the city confirms whether approval is required and, if so, issues it.
How long does it take to get a building permit in McLean, TX?: Typical processing time is Not publicly specified.

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