How much does a building permit cost in Kingston Springs, TN?

The minimum permit fee is Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed. Fees are calculated as: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed. Plan check fee: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed.

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

1. Review the project against Kingston Springs zoning, design guidelines, subdivision regulations, and sign ordinance. 2. Use the Concept Review Form if you are unsure whether the project needs additional review. 3. Complete the applicable permit form from the public forms list. 4. Email the completed PDF to jdupre@kingstonsprings-tn.gov or deliver it to City Hall. 5. Include all supporting documents with the submission. 6. Applications are processed in the order received and reviewed as soon as possible. 7. For some projects, planning commission or other board review may be required before final permit issuance.

What work is exempt from building permits in Kingston Springs, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: The public pages reviewed point to a permit exemption list, but the full exemption text was not exposed in the page text captured here; Thin data flag: the town clearly maintains exemption and permit-related forms, but the public page text does not fully enumerate exempt work.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Kingston Springs, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall phone/email coordination; permit applications are emailed or dropped off and inspections follow staff review.

City Building Permits

Kingston Springs, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Cheatham County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Handles permits inside the Town of Kingston Springs and coordinates with planning and zoning. The public site also references a municipal-regional planning commission that reviews development policy for the town and surrounding areas.

Department: Town of Kingston Springs Building and Codes
Address: 396 Spring Street, Kingston Springs, Tennessee 37082
Phone: (615) 952-2110 ext. 2008
Email: jdupre@kingstonsprings-tn.gov
Website: https://kingstonsprings.net/building-and-codes

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: Thin data; public instructions point to emailed PDFs and in-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Review the project against Kingston Springs zoning, design guidelines, subdivision regulations, and sign ordinance.
Use the Concept Review Form if you are unsure whether the project needs additional review.
Complete the applicable permit form from the public forms list.
Email the completed PDF to jdupre@kingstonsprings-tn.gov or deliver it to City Hall.
Include all supporting documents with the submission.
Applications are processed in the order received and reviewed as soon as possible.
For some projects, planning commission or other board review may be required before final permit issuance.

Typical processing time: Applications are processed in order received and reviewed as soon as possible; planning commission submissions must be received at least 30 days before the meeting

Source: Town of Kingston Springs Building and Codes

General Requirements

The town states permits are required for decks, residential construction, commercial construction, accessory buildings, driveways, grading, and other listed projects. A sprinkler system is required in all new commercial and residential development.

Required Documents

Completed form, supporting documents, and, for planning matters, the Concept Review Form and other project-specific materials

Permit validity: The planning side states some site plans are valid for 18 months if construction has not begun; a general permit expiration term was not clearly published
Building code: 2018 International Building Code
Owner-builder: No specific owner-builder exception was clearly published on the reviewed public pages
Contractor requirements: The reviewed public pages did not clearly publish a town-specific contractor licensing rule, though project packets may require contractor information

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed
Plan check fee: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed
Permit fee formula: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed
Reinspection fee: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed
Payment note: No clear public payment guidance found on the pages reviewed

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Kingston Springs Building and Codes to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

City Hall phone/email coordination; permit applications are emailed or dropped off and inspections follow staff review (phone)

Inspection hours: City Hall business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Time windows: City Hall business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: The public building page does not publish a detailed sequence; planning commission items and site plans are reviewed separately when required

Thin data; no public reinspection policy found on the reviewed pages

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 International Building Code
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 of Kingston Springs Building and Codes before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kingston Springs Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Kingston Springs, TN?: The town states permits are required for decks, residential construction, commercial construction, accessory buildings, driveways, grading, and other listed projects. A sprinkler system is required in all new commercial and residential development.
How much does a building permit cost in Kingston Springs, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed. Fees are calculated as: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed. Plan check fee: Thin data; not clearly published on the pages reviewed.
How do I apply for a building permit in Kingston Springs, TN?: 1. Review the project against Kingston Springs zoning, design guidelines, subdivision regulations, and sign ordinance. 2. Use the Concept Review Form if you are unsure whether the project needs additional review. 3. Complete the applicable permit form from the public forms list. 4. Email the completed PDF to jdupre@kingstonsprings-tn.gov or deliver it to City Hall. 5. Include all supporting documents with the submission. 6. Applications are processed in the order received and reviewed as soon as possible. 7. For some projects, planning commission or other board review may be required before final permit issuance.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Kingston Springs, TN?: Typical processing time is Applications are processed in order received and reviewed as soon as possible; planning commission submissions must be received at least 30 days before the meeting.
What work is exempt from building permits in Kingston Springs, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: The public pages reviewed point to a permit exemption list, but the full exemption text was not exposed in the page text captured here; Thin data flag: the town clearly maintains exemption and permit-related forms, but the public page text does not fully enumerate exempt work.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Kingston Springs, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: City Hall phone/email coordination; permit applications are emailed or dropped off and inspections follow staff review.

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