No fence permit required in unincorporated Collin County. Building permits are generally only required for septic, floodplain, and on-site sewage facilities. Electric fences used for livestock need no county permit. Cities issue their own fence permits.
Texas general-law counties lack zoning authority under TX Local Government Code §231 (which does not cover Collin), so Collin County Development Services at 825 N McDonald St, McKinney issues no residential fence permits. Permit jurisdiction is limited to: on-site sewage facilities (OSSF) under TX HSC Ch. 366 and 30 TAC §285; floodplain development per FEMA/NFIP and TX Water Code §16.3145; and subdivision platting under TX LGC Ch. 232. Fences crossing FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) require a floodplain development permit. Incorporated city rules vary: McKinney §138-273 requires fence permits over 4 ft; Plano §18-301 requires permits for any new fence; Frisco §102-31 permits fences over 6 ft; Prosper fence permits cost $50. HOA architectural approval under TX Property Code §209 is common and enforced separately.
Unpermitted OSSF or floodplain work: Class C misdemeanor, up to $500/day under TX HSC §366.018 and TX Water Code §16.3145.
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