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McKinney, Texas Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.2

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

33 days

4-5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$8,450

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$6,500

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,400

residential

Plan Review Fee

$550

per application

Delay Risk

19%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan sealed by TX RPLS
✓ Foundation engineering report
✓ Structural plans sealed by TX PE
✓ Plumbing, mechanical, electrical permits
✓ Stormwater plan
✓ Tree mitigation (if applicable)
✓ Zoning compliance verification
✓ McKinney utility connection approval
✓ Fire department review

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Fast-growing with pro-development policies. Efficient permitting for production builders. Online portal available. Staff responsive and builder-friendly.

Recent Changes

McKinney approved new master-planned community guidelines Nov 2025. Impact fees stable. No major regulatory changes.

Rezone Probability

75%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(972) 547-7480

Official Website

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/352/Building-Inspections

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