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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pikeville
Pikeville requires a permit for construction, reconstruction, repair, enlargement, extension, or other work on any building or structure where the cost exceeds $100.
Demolition of any building or structure within town is exempt from permit fees in the public code excerpt reviewed.
Work at or below $100 valuation does not require a fee unless an inspection is necessary or called for.
Thin-data note: the public code does not provide a clean modern list of all exempt work types, so any broader exemption analysis should be confirmed directly with the town recorder.
- Exempt Demolition of any building or structure within town is exempt from permit fees in the public code excerpt reviewed.
- Exempt Work at or below $100 valuation does not require a fee unless an inspection is necessary or called for.
- Exempt Thin-data note: the public code does not provide a clean modern list of all exempt work types, so any broader exemption analysis should be confirmed directly with the town recorder.
Required documents
- Written application in triplicate; site address; lot size; setback information for new construction; estimated cost; construction type and materials; intended use; owner, contractor, and architect names; and any other information the recorder requires. A plat may also be required.
- Building code
- Standard Building Code, 1999 edition, as adopted in Pikeville Municipal Code Title 12, Chapter 1.
- Permit validity
- The public code excerpt does not state a permit expiration period.
- Owner-builder
- Not specifically addressed in the public code excerpt reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- Pikeville's code names the contractor on the application, but no city-specific license rule was found in the public material. Tennessee contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope and valuation.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Within 10 days after filing
- 01 Confirm the project is inside Pikeville town limits and subject to the town's building code.
- 02 Prepare a written permit application on the form prescribed by the town recorder.
- 03 Include required project details such as site address, lot size, setbacks for new construction, estimated cost, construction type, materials, intended use, owner, contractor, and architect if any.
- 04 Submit the application in triplicate to the town recorder.
- 05 The town recorder reviews and investigates the application.
- 06 The recorder must act within 10 days by granting or denying the permit.
- 07 If approved, pay the permit fee at filing and proceed with work and inspections.
Typical processing time: Within 10 days after filing
§ 04
Fee schedule
Pikeville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$0 for valuation not exceeding $100, unless an inspection is needed, in which case $1.50
02
Plan check fee
No separate public plan check fee found
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based, with stepped rates
04
Reinspection fee
$5 reinspection fee in the plumbing section; if work starts before required permit and inspection, fees are doubled
Fees are paid when the application is filed. The public code does not describe card processing or online payment for building permits.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Not publicly posted for building permits (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly posted
- Time windows
- Not publicly posted
Typical sequence: The public code reviewed includes inspection and approval authority, but does not publish a modern step-by-step inspection calendar. Plumbing code provisions require rough and final piping inspections and a final certificate of approval.
Plumbing reinspection fee is $5.00; starting work before obtaining the necessary permit and inspection doubles the fees.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pikeville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pikeville, TN? ▸
Pikeville requires a permit for construction, reconstruction, repair, enlargement, extension, or other work on any building or structure where the cost exceeds $100.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pikeville, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Pikeville, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $0 for valuation not exceeding $100, unless an inspection is needed, in which case $1.50. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based, with stepped rates. Plan check fee: No separate public plan check fee found.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pikeville, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pikeville, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is inside Pikeville town limits and subject to the town's building code. 2. Prepare a written permit application on the form prescribed by the town recorder. 3. Include required project details such as site address, lot size, setbacks for new construction, estimated cost, construction type, materials, intended use, owner, contractor, and architect if any. 4. Submit the application in triplicate to the town recorder. 5. The town recorder reviews and investigates the application. 6. The recorder must act within 10 days by granting or denying the permit. 7. If approved, pay the permit fee at filing and proceed with work and inspections.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pikeville, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Pikeville, TN typically run Within 10 days after filing. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Pikeville, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Pikeville, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Demolition of any building or structure within town is exempt from permit fees in the public code excerpt reviewed.; Work at or below $100 valuation does not require a fee unless an inspection is necessary or called for.; Thin-data note: the public code does not provide a clean modern list of all exempt work types, so any broader exemption analysis should be confirmed directly with the town recorder.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pikeville, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pikeville, TN via: Not publicly posted for building permits.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Pikeville, Town Recorder / Building Code administration under Title 12 of the Pikeville Municipal Code ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/bledsoe/pikeville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Pikeville, Town Recorder / Building Code administration under Title 12 of the Pikeville Municipal Code before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.