City Building Permits

McKinney, TX Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Collin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of McKinney.

Department: City of McKinney Building Inspections
Address: 401 E. Virginia Street, McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 469-617-4800
Website: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/262/Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Citizen Self-Service

Platform: Citizen Self-Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Create account or log in to Citizen Self-Service portal.
Submit permit application, plans, and supporting documents.
City staff reviews for completeness and performs plan review.
Pay fees.
Request inspections through Citizen Self-Service.
Obtain final approval.

Source: City of McKinney Building Inspections

General Requirements

Building permits required for construction within City of McKinney.

Building code: 2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IPMC, ISPSC, IFC, and 2023 NEC (effective October 1, 2025)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of McKinney Building Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Citizen Self-Service Portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: All inspections must be scheduled through Citizen Self-Service

Additional Resources

Building code: 2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IPMC, ISPSC, IFC, and 2023 NEC (effective October 1, 2025)
Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Codes & Ordinances
Notices
Development Guide 2024
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 McKinney Building Inspections before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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