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Home Care & Repair in McKinneyInside and Out
McKinney has a named permit for both a reroof and a window replacement, and a Historic Overlay District around downtown with its own review. Here’s how each works.
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McKinney permits and the Historic Overlay
These answers come from McKinney’s home repair permit page and its Historic Preservation office.
Do I need a permit for a new roof or windows in McKinney?
Yes, for both.
Details: McKinney’s permit portal has specific permit types for this work: “Residential Reroof” for a roof replacement and “Residential Window Replacement” for windows.
Source: City of McKinney: Home Repairs & Permit Information
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
My house is in the Historic Overlay. What changes?
Many exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Details: There’s no fee for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Ordinary maintenance and in-kind replacement, using the same material and design, generally don’t need one. Residential paint colors aren’t regulated, though the city recommends not painting unpainted brick, stone or stucco.
Source: City of McKinney: Historic Preservation Resources
City of McKinney: Historic Preservation FAQ
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
McKinney adopted the 2024 International Residential Code on October 1, 2025. McKinney’s building codes
McKinney homes and storms
County & ZIP codes
McKinney is in Collin County. ZIPs: 75069, 75070, 75072.
U.S. Census Bureau data (via Census Reporter)
Census 2020 ZIP code (ZCTA) relationship files
McKinney homes
Half of McKinney’s homes were built in 2007 or earlier, and about 69% are single-family detached houses. The city runs from historic houses near the downtown square to subdivisions that are still going up.
Hail
On March 24, 2019, the National Weather Service reported hail up to 2.75 inches, baseball size, between Frisco and McKinney.
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
McKinney questions
Can I replace cedar shingles with cedar shingles on a historic McKinney house?
Generally yes without a Certificate of Appropriateness, since in-kind replacement with the same material and design is treated as maintenance. Check with the Historic Preservation office first.
Which permit do I need for new windows in McKinney?
“Residential Window Replacement,” filed through the city’s online portal.
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