How much does a building permit cost in Trezevant, TN?

The minimum permit fee is Not publicly extractable from the reviewed code text. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is set by the board of mayor and aldermen and kept on file at town hall. The reviewed code does not publish the amounts in the text excerpt.. Plan check fee: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public excerpt.

How do I apply for a building permit in Trezevant, TN?

1. Confirm the project type with the town recorder or the applicable code official. 2. Obtain the relevant permit application or town staff direction. 3. Submit project plans and supporting documents to the town. 4. Pay the fee set by the board of mayor and aldermen. 5. Receive review and any required inspections under the adopted code. 6. Proceed only after permit approval.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Trezevant, TN?

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

What work is exempt from building permits in Trezevant, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data. The reviewed code excerpts do not publish a concise exempt-work list for building permits..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Trezevant, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly posted.

City Building Permits

Trezevant, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Trezevant, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Carroll County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Trezevant is the permit authority inside town limits. The municipal code assigns permit fee schedules to the board of mayor and aldermen and places code copies in the town recorder's office.

Department: Town Recorder / Town Hall, Town of Trezevant
Address: P.O. Box 100, Trezevant, TN 38258
Phone: (731) 669-4831
Email: cityrecorder@townoftrezevant.org
Website: https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/city/trezevant

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: None found • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm the project type with the town recorder or the applicable code official.
Obtain the relevant permit application or town staff direction.
Submit project plans and supporting documents to the town.
Pay the fee set by the board of mayor and aldermen.
Receive review and any required inspections under the adopted code.
Proceed only after permit approval.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Town Recorder / Town Hall, Town of Trezevant

General Requirements

Trezevant's code adopts the 2012 International Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Property Maintenance Code, Existing Building Code, and related chapters. The code expressly provides permit fees for those adopted codes.

Required Documents

Not published as a single public checklist. The code places permit-fee schedules on file at town hall and assigns the responsible official for enforcement.

Permit validity: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public code excerpts
Building code: 2012 International Residential Code with local modifications; 2012 International Plumbing Code; 2012 International Fuel Gas Code; 2012 International Mechanical Code; 2012 International Property Maintenance Code; 2012 International Existing Building Code; and other adopted code chapters in Title 12
Owner-builder: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public code excerpts
Contractor requirements: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public code excerpts

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not publicly extractable from the reviewed code text
Plan check fee: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public excerpt
Permit fee formula: Fee schedule is set by the board of mayor and aldermen and kept on file at town hall. The reviewed code does not publish the amounts in the text excerpt.
Reinspection fee: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public excerpt
Payment note: Fee schedules are kept on file at town hall; no online payment workflow was found

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town Recorder / Town Hall, Town of Trezevant to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not clearly posted (phone)

Inspection hours: Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Time windows: Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed in the reviewed excerpts

Not publicly detailed

Additional Resources

Building code: 2012 International Residential Code with local modifications; 2012 International Plumbing Code; 2012 International Fuel Gas Code; 2012 International Mechanical Code; 2012 International Property Maintenance Code; 2012 International Existing Building Code; and other adopted code chapters in Title 12
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Tennessee Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Tennessee Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Tennessee hub: Tennessee Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town Recorder / Town Hall, Town of Trezevant before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trezevant Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Trezevant, TN?: Trezevant's code adopts the 2012 International Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Property Maintenance Code, Existing Building Code, and related chapters. The code expressly provides permit fees for those adopted codes.
How much does a building permit cost in Trezevant, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not publicly extractable from the reviewed code text. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is set by the board of mayor and aldermen and kept on file at town hall. The reviewed code does not publish the amounts in the text excerpt.. Plan check fee: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public excerpt.
How do I apply for a building permit in Trezevant, TN?: 1. Confirm the project type with the town recorder or the applicable code official. 2. Obtain the relevant permit application or town staff direction. 3. Submit project plans and supporting documents to the town. 4. Pay the fee set by the board of mayor and aldermen. 5. Receive review and any required inspections under the adopted code. 6. Proceed only after permit approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Trezevant, TN?: Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in Trezevant, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data. The reviewed code excerpts do not publish a concise exempt-work list for building permits..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Trezevant, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly posted.

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