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Helpful Tips For H ME REPAIR
Permits REQUIRED for:
Use licensed local contractors 1 Check references and reviews 2 Get bids in writing 3 Know which repairs require permits 4
Repairs inside the wall, ceiling and oor or foundation that access:
Plumbing & Gas
Electrical
Structural components
Water heater replacements
Apply for permits through the self-service portal, visit McKinneyTexas.org/CSS
COA permits (Certicate of Appropriateness) may be required for work in the Historic District. Learn more at McKinneyTexas.org/HistoricPreservation.
NO permits required for:
ELECTRICAL • Cord and plug devices plugged into existing receptacle outlets • Replacing plugs, switches and breakers with no changes to wiring • Replacing light xtures • Minor repairs and maintenance, such as replacing a bulb
FINISH WORK • Painting • Papering • Tiling
• Carpeting/Flooring • Cabinets • Countertops • Similar nish work
GAS: • Replacing non-permanent
PLUMBING: • Repairing minor leaks, as long as the removal, replacement, or relocation of piping is not required • Unclogging drains and sewers • Replacing toilets, faucets, and other xtures in the same location without altering the pipes
components, such as kitchen appliances
MECHANICAL Heating/Cooling/Ventilation: • Minor repairs, including the routine replacement of lters
McKinneyTexas.org/HomeRepair
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