County Building Permits
Chester County, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Chester County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Chester County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated Chester County
- Permit authority
- Chester County Building and Zoning Department, Permits, Compliance and Enforcement
- Website
- Portal
- Online portal
- Portal
- Phone
- (731) 983-0121 office; (731) 608-7984 cell; county main line (731) 989-5672
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- Address
- Chester County Government, 159 East Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340; mailing address PO Box 183, Henderson, TN 38340
Jurisdictions in Chester County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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