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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Unionville
The county application covers new construction, additions, remodels, demolition, removal, change of use, mobile homes, pools, porches, garages, carports, storage buildings, and other regulated work
Agricultural structures on agricultural land are described in the zoning resolution as exempt from zoning regulations except for obtaining a building permit and meeting building standards
Other exempt-work details were not clearly published in the county's public-facing materials reviewed
- Exempt Agricultural structures on agricultural land are described in the zoning resolution as exempt from zoning regulations except for obtaining a building permit and meeting building standards
- Exempt Other exempt-work details were not clearly published in the county's public-facing materials reviewed
Required documents
- Tax card and tax map; site sketch on tax map; building plans; invoice for certain prefab items; septic permit when plumbing is present; contractor license and proof of workers compensation when using a contractor; separate electric permit for pool permits
- Building code
- The application says the applicant must abide by the adopted building code, but the specific code edition was not isolated in the sourced pages reviewed
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated in the application form reviewed
- Owner-builder
- The application asks whether the applicant is a homeowner and whether the homeowner will directly supervise the work
- Contractor requirements
- The county application requires a TN license and proof of workers compensation coverage when a contractor is used; the form also references business or handyman licensing for some project values
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not clearly stated on the portal landing page
- 01 Confirm jurisdiction and project type.
- 02 Gather the county-required tax card, tax map, building plans, and any other supporting documents.
- 03 Submit the permit application in the county office or through the SmartGov portal.
- 04 County staff reviews zoning and code compliance.
- 05 Pay fees and obtain the issued permit before starting work.
Typical processing time: Not clearly stated on the portal landing page
§ 04
Fee schedule
Unionville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly extracted
02
Plan check fee
Not clearly published
03
Permit fee formula
The county form indicates fees are calculated, and the zoning resolution references board-set zoning fees and commercial construction valuation-based permit fees in some cases
04
Reinspection fee
Not clearly published
The portal says to check spam for emails from the office; payment mechanics were not clearly published on the public landing page
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Portal and office contact; no separate public inspection phone tree was identified (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Not clearly published on the portal landing page
- Time windows
- Not clearly published on the portal landing page
Typical sequence: Application, zoning review, possible compliance inspection, fee payment, permit issuance, then separate trade permits as needed
Not clearly published
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Unionville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Unionville, TN? ▸
The county application covers new construction, additions, remodels, demolition, removal, change of use, mobile homes, pools, porches, garages, carports, storage buildings, and other regulated work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Unionville, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Unionville, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly extracted. Fees are calculated as: The county form indicates fees are calculated, and the zoning resolution references board-set zoning fees and commercial construction valuation-based permit fees in some cases. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Unionville, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Unionville, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm jurisdiction and project type. 2. Gather the county-required tax card, tax map, building plans, and any other supporting documents. 3. Submit the permit application in the county office or through the SmartGov portal. 4. County staff reviews zoning and code compliance. 5. Pay fees and obtain the issued permit before starting work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Unionville, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Unionville, TN typically run Not clearly stated on the portal landing page. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Unionville, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Unionville, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural structures on agricultural land are described in the zoning resolution as exempt from zoning regulations except for obtaining a building permit and meeting building standards; Other exempt-work details were not clearly published in the county's public-facing materials reviewed. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Unionville, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Unionville, TN via: Portal and office contact; no separate public inspection phone tree was identified.
last verified April 2026
source Bedford County Building & Codes and Zoning ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/bedford/unionville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bedford County Building & Codes and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.