Pegram, TN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Pegram, Building Inspector / Town Hall functions for building permits

Street address

308 Hwy 70 East/Lakeview Drive, Pegram, TN 37143

Phone

(615) 646-0773

cityhall@pegram.net

Coverage

Handles permits inside the Town of Pegram. The public permit materials also require applicants to bring receipts from the Cheatham County Building Department in Ashland City before applying for town permits, so the county and town are both part of the routing.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pegram

The town publishes permits, forms, and an application packet for building permits, pool permits, sign permits, excavation permits, and zoning-related applications. The planning packet states no building permit for construction or exterior repair/alteration of a building required by the regulations shall be issued until a site plan has been reviewed and approved by the planning commission.

Scope of work

Permit?

The public fee and zoning materials reviewed do not provide a clean standalone exemption list

Exempt

Thin data flag: exempt work may be defined in the town zoning and permit packet documents, but the public page text captured here does not fully enumerate it

Exempt

Exempt The public fee and zoning materials reviewed do not provide a clean standalone exemption list
Exempt Thin data flag: exempt work may be defined in the town zoning and permit packet documents, but the public page text captured here does not fully enumerate it

Required documents

Town forms, and in some cases county receipts, plans, six copies for planning items, and any project-specific support documents

Building code: The public materials reviewed reference the town zoning ordinance and permit forms; the specific building code cycle was not clearly stated in the source text captured here
Permit validity: Site plans are valid for 18 months if construction has not begun
Owner-builder: A construction project over $25,000 must be pulled either by a licensed Tennessee contractor or by the homeowner
Contractor requirements: A contractor must have a state license and general liability insurance in the building permit file for projects over $25,000

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Planning commission applications must be received at least 30 days before a meeting date; building permit review timing is not otherwise standardized on the public page

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Confirm the project and gather the required town forms.
02

Obtain the needed receipts from the Cheatham County Building Department in Ashland City.
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For planning commission or zoning matters, submit the required application and copies by the posted deadline.
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Submit the town building permit packet or form during Town Hall hours.
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Include contractor license and insurance if the project is over the threshold that requires a licensed contractor.
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Pay the applicable town building permit fee and city facilities tax.
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Schedule inspections with Town Hall.

Typical processing time: Planning commission applications must be received at least 30 days before a meeting date; building permit review timing is not otherwise standardized on the public page

Source: Town of Pegram, Building Inspector / Town Hall functions for building permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pegram building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Public page reviewed does not state a universal minimum; building permit fees are published by square foot

Plan check fee

Planning commission applications carry fees determined by number of lots subdivided plus total acreage; other pass-through engineering or attorney review charges may apply

Permit fee formula

Square-foot based. Residential and commercial building permits are $0.60 per square foot on total square footage

Reinspection fee

The planning packet references review charges, oversight charges, and project site inspection charges by ordinance, but a general reinspection fee was not clearly published in the captured text

Planning applications accept cash, check, or other noted payment types; the public fee page does not specify card acceptance

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Call Town Hall at (615) 646-0773 (phone)

Inspection hours: Town Hall hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Time windows: Town Hall hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: The public packet states inspections are part of the permit file process, and the planning packet refers to project site inspection charges and required approvals; a detailed step-by-step sequence was not fully published on the public page

The packet references project site inspection charges; no broad public reinspection policy text was found in the captured pages

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pegram permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Pegram, TN? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Pegram, TN? ▸

Building permit fees in Pegram, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Public page reviewed does not state a universal minimum; building permit fees are published by square foot. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based. Residential and commercial building permits are $0.60 per square foot on total square footage. Plan check fee: Planning commission applications carry fees determined by number of lots subdivided plus total acreage; other pass-through engineering or attorney review charges may apply.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pegram, TN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Pegram, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project and gather the required town forms. 2. Obtain the needed receipts from the Cheatham County Building Department in Ashland City. 3. For planning commission or zoning matters, submit the required application and copies by the posted deadline. 4. Submit the town building permit packet or form during Town Hall hours. 5. Include contractor license and insurance if the project is over the threshold that requires a licensed contractor. 6. Pay the applicable town building permit fee and city facilities tax. 7. Schedule inspections with Town Hall.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pegram, TN? ▸

Building permit processing times in Pegram, TN typically run Planning commission applications must be received at least 30 days before a meeting date; building permit review timing is not otherwise standardized on the public page. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Pegram, TN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Pegram, TN. The following work is generally exempt: The public fee and zoning materials reviewed do not provide a clean standalone exemption list; Thin data flag: exempt work may be defined in the town zoning and permit packet documents, but the public page text captured here does not fully enumerate it. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pegram, TN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pegram, TN via: Call Town Hall at (615) 646-0773.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Pegram, Building Inspector / Town Hall functions for building permits ↗ entry id permits/tennessee/cheatham/pegram

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Pegram, Building Inspector / Town Hall functions for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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