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Thinking about a new roof, windows, a fence or a remodel? Here’s what to know before work starts on your Plano home: what the city requires, what your HOA may require, and what we’ve already built here.
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Do I need a permit in Plano?
Answers come straight from City of Plano Building Inspections documents, with a link to each one. Rules change, so for anything unusual, check with the city before work starts.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Plano?
Yes. Replacing a roof is on the City of Plano’s list of projects that require a permit.
Exceptions & notes: Small repairs aren’t listed separately, so if you’re only patching a few shingles, ask the city whether a permit applies.
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Plano?
Usually, yes. The city requires a permit for remodeling that adds or replaces walls or windows.
Exceptions & notes: The city’s list doesn’t separate a simple same-size window swap from other window work, so confirm your exact project with Building Inspections. Glass repair isn’t listed.
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
For a same-size swap: Confirm with City of Plano Building Inspections.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit to replace siding in Plano?
The city’s permit list doesn’t mention siding, so we couldn’t confirm a yes or no.
Exceptions & notes: If siding work involves replacing walls or windows, that part needs a permit. If your home is in a heritage district, exterior work needs city design approval first (see below).
Not spelled out in the city’s list. Confirm with City of Plano Building Inspections.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit for a fence in Plano?
Yes. Building or replacing a fence needs a permit.
Exceptions & notes: Repairs don’t need one if they cover no more than 25% of the fence’s area in a 12-month period. The city caps fences at 8 feet, and front-yard fences at 40 inches and at least 50% open. Masonry fences and brick columns need engineer-sealed drawings, and a final inspection is required.
Source: City of Plano: Residential Fence Permit Requirements (PDF)
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit for a patio cover or deck in Plano?
Patio covers: yes. Decks: yes, if the deck is more than 30 inches above the ground.
Exceptions & notes: The city lists patio covers as accessory buildings that need a permit. A low deck under 30 inches isn’t on the list. Retaining walls over 4 feet tall need a permit too.
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen or bathroom in Plano?
It depends on the work. New cabinets, trim, paint and other cosmetic updates don’t need a permit. Plumbing, electrical, a new water heater, and moving or replacing walls do.
Exceptions & notes: Swapping a faucet or light fixture on existing plumbing or wiring is exempt. Most full remodels touch plumbing or electrical, so plan on a permit.
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit for drywall repair or interior painting in Plano?
Painting: no. The city calls it cosmetic work, along with wallpaper, carpet, cabinets and trim.
Exceptions & notes: Drywall patching isn’t mentioned on the list. Replacing whole walls counts as remodeling and needs a permit.
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections: “When Is a Permit Required?” (PDF)
For drywall patching: Confirm with City of Plano Building Inspections.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Plano uses the 2024 International Residential Code, effective August 1, 2025. Plano's building codes
Other things to check in Plano
County & ZIP codes
Plano sits mostly in Collin County, with its west side in Denton County. The city’s ZIP codes include 75023, 75024, 75025, 75074, 75075 and 75093, plus parts of 75094.
Plano homes
Half of Plano’s homes were built in 1994 or earlier, and about 6 in 10 are single-family detached houses. A lot of homes from the ’80s and ’90s still have their original windows and may be on a second roof.
Energy rebates
Oncor’s Home Energy Efficiency Program pays incentives through approved providers, mainly for insulation and heating and cooling upgrades. Oncor says 2026 funding is used up and to check back in January 2027.
The 2012 hailstorm
On June 13, 2012, storms dropped hail up to softball size across parts of Collin and Dallas counties. The National Weather Service listed it among the costliest hailstorms in Texas history, with early damage estimates near $900 million. A Plano roof replaced after that storm is now about 14 years old.
Your HOA
Many Plano neighborhoods have an HOA with its own rules for roofing, fences, siding and paint colors. The city’s permit handouts remind homeowners to check deed restrictions and covenants, since a city permit doesn’t cover HOA approval. Many HOAs also have to approve window color and style, so check with yours before you order.
Heritage districts
Plano has two locally designated heritage districts: Haggard Park and Downtown. Exterior work there, or on a designated landmark, needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before the city issues a building permit. Interior-only work doesn’t.
Plano’s designated sites and districts
Certificate of Appropriateness guide (PDF)
Inspections
Every permit needs a final inspection, and some jobs, like masonry fences, need a footing inspection first. A permit expires if work doesn’t start within 180 days. The city also warns against any contractor who says no permit or inspection is needed.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Plano questions
Does AdEx pull the permit, or do I?
When your project needs a permit, we can handle it for you. The City of Plano itself cautions homeowners against pulling permits for a contractor’s work, because the person on the permit is responsible for it.
Do I need HOA approval as well as a city permit?
Often, yes. The city’s own permit handouts remind homeowners to check their HOA’s deed restrictions and covenants. A city permit doesn’t replace HOA approval, so check both before work starts, especially for roofs, fences, siding and paint colors.
My home is near downtown Plano. Is anything different?
If your home is in the Haggard Park Heritage District or the Downtown Heritage District, exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before the city will issue a building permit. Interior-only work doesn’t need one.
How long is a Plano permit good for?
A permit becomes invalid if work doesn’t start within 180 days of issuance, or if work stops for 180 days. Every permit also needs a final inspection.
Do you work in all of Plano?
Yes. We serve homes across Plano, from our shop in Dallas.
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