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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Campbell County
Campbell County says a county building permit grants legal permission to construct, enlarge, or remodel a building within Campbell County; the county also requires a septic permit before issuing the building permit
State residential permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes
The county public page does not publish a county building permit exemption list beyond state program rules
Zoning is by municipality, not county-wide
- Exempt State residential permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes
- Exempt The county public page does not publish a county building permit exemption list beyond state program rules
- Exempt Zoning is by municipality, not county-wide
Required documents
- Owner name, property address, square footage of living space; septic permit confirmation; state residential permit items are handled in CORE where applicable
- Building code
- County did not surface a county-wide zoning commission on the public site; state residential code applies in the county where listed by SFMO
- Permit validity
- County permit expiration not publicly stated; state residential permit rules state additions over 30 square feet require a permit and detached garages, sheds, barns, and other detached structures not used for living purposes do not require a state residential permit
- Owner-builder
- Not located publicly
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee contractor licensing law applies; projects at or above the state threshold generally require a licensed contractor, and workers' compensation rules may apply
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated
- 01 Confirm that the property is in unincorporated Campbell County and not inside a city limit.
- 02 Obtain a septic permit before the county building permit, per County Clerk guidance.
- 03 Apply for the county building permit at the County Clerk's office with the owner name, address, and square footage of living space.
- 04 If the project is a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse in an area covered by the state program, purchase the state residential permit in CORE and request inspections there as needed.
- 05 Obtain the issued permit before starting construction.
- 06 Schedule inspections with the applicable county or state authority depending on the permit path used.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated
§ 04
Fee schedule
Campbell County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not located publicly
02
Plan check fee
Not located publicly
03
Permit fee formula
Not publicly located for county permits; state residential permit fee structure is in CORE
04
Reinspection fee
Not located publicly
County Clerk advises to contact the office for fee information; state permit payments are processed through CORE
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- CORE for state residential permits; county inspection scheduling details were not publicly stated (phone)
- Inspection hours
- County Clerk office hours on the public page vary by location
- Time windows
- County Clerk office hours on the public page vary by location
Typical sequence: Septic permit first, then county building permit, then inspections as required by the issuing authority
State inspections can be requested through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with permit number and ready date
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Campbell County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
Campbell County says a county building permit grants legal permission to construct, enlarge, or remodel a building within Campbell County; the county also requires a septic permit before issuing the building permit
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Campbell County, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not located publicly. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly located for county permits; state residential permit fee structure is in CORE. Plan check fee: Not located publicly.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Campbell County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that the property is in unincorporated Campbell County and not inside a city limit. 2. Obtain a septic permit before the county building permit, per County Clerk guidance. 3. Apply for the county building permit at the County Clerk's office with the owner name, address, and square footage of living space. 4. If the project is a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse in an area covered by the state program, purchase the state residential permit in CORE and request inspections there as needed. 5. Obtain the issued permit before starting construction. 6. Schedule inspections with the applicable county or state authority depending on the permit path used.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Campbell County, TN typically run Not publicly stated. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Campbell County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: State residential permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes; The county public page does not publish a county building permit exemption list beyond state program rules; Zoning is by municipality, not county-wide. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Campbell County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Campbell County, TN via: CORE for state residential permits; county inspection scheduling details were not publicly stated.
last verified April 2026
source Campbell County Clerk for county building permits; Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for state residential permits in the county's unincorporated areas ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/campbell/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Campbell County Clerk for county building permits; Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for state residential permits in the county's unincorporated areas before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.