City of Maryville

The city portal and codes page show permits for building and plan review, demolition, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, driveway or access, manufactured or modular homes, swimming pools, right of way work, signs, and tenant changes. Codes Enforcement administers regulations governing occupancy, use, and construction or renovation of new and existing buildings.

Note: Thin public data: the reviewed Maryville pages did not publish a consolidated local exempt-work list. Do not assume state-standard code exemptions apply without confirmation because Maryville publishes permits for a wide range of work types and uses local amendments.

Building code

2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, IECC, IPC, Property Maintenance Code, IFC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101, and 2017 NEC, with local amendments.

Permit validity

The permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement. Local code amendments provide for written extensions not exceeding 180 days.

Owner-builder

A homeowner who lives or intends to live in the completed single-family dwelling may act as the general contractor under T.C.A. 62-6-103, and becomes responsible for coordinating work and inspections.

Contractor requirements

A Tennessee licensed general contractor with the appropriate classification is required when total construction cost exceeds $25,000. Workers compensation coverage proof or a notarized exemption affidavit is required.

Source: City of Maryville Development Services, Codes Enforcement ↗

1. 01
   Review the Codes page and determine the correct permit type and submittal standard, such as the Building Permit and Building Plan Review Application, residential site plan sketch form, residential or commercial digital submission standards, or pool and grading forms.
2. 02
   Prepare the application package. The online building permit application requires property and applicant details, contractor information, project valuation and scope, and uploads for plans, contractor license, and workers compensation proof or exemption.
3. 03
   Submit through the iWorQ portal or work with Development Services at the Municipal Center if filing in person.
4. 04
   City staff reviews zoning and code compliance, and project-specific standards or revisions may be required before issuance.
5. 05
   Pay permit fees and any related review fees shown on the city fee schedule.
6. 06
   After permit issuance, keep the permit on site, schedule required inspections, and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable.

Typical processing time: The city posts no universal turnaround. A related Maryville access permit procedure states 1 to 2 days for that engineering review only, not a general building permit estimate.

Source: City of Maryville Development Services, Codes Enforcement ↗

Credit and debit card payments made online, by IVR phone system, or at the Municipal Center carry a 2.85 percent third-party transaction fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Codes Enforcement: 865-273-3516 (building and plumbing) or 865-273-3500 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch)

Typical sequence: Typical inspection sequence: footing, rough-in plumbing under slab, concrete slab, framing, plumbing rough-in, insulation for residential, fire resistive assemblies where applicable, final plumbing, and final building-type inspections depending on scope.

Source: City of Maryville Development Services, Codes Enforcement ↗