Rainwater harvesting encouraged in McKinney and protected by Texas Property Code Section 202.007 which bars HOAs from prohibiting rain barrels or cisterns. Sales tax exempt under Tax Code 151.355.
Residential rain barrels under 2,500 gallons require no permit. Larger cisterns or systems connected to indoor plumbing require permit and backflow preventer per Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341. Systems for potable use must be designed by a licensed professional and meet TCEQ rules in 30 TAC Chapter 290. McKinney offers periodic rain barrel programs through the Conservation Division.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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