How much does a building permit cost in Cumberland Gap, TN?

The minimum permit fee is $75.00 non-refundable application fee was listed on the forms page. Fees are calculated as: The forms page states a $75.00 non-refundable fee must accompany the application; the fee PDF exists, but the publicly accessible text extraction did not expose the fee table details. Plan check fee: Not publicly legible from the PDF text extraction reviewed.

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

1. Gather the required forms and checklist from the Forms and Applications page. 2. Prepare the building permit package, including the building permit checklist, permit application, information sheet, planning commission application, and any site plan or BZA materials if applicable. 3. If the property is in the historic district, submit the Certificate of Appropriateness and related exterior-work materials to the Historic Zoning Commission. 4. Submit the full package at least one week before the applicable commission meeting. 5. Receive Planning and Zoning Commission review, then Historic Zoning review if applicable, then final building inspector approval.

What work is exempt from building permits in Cumberland Gap, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was located in the reviewed Cumberland Gap materials..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Cumberland Gap, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly found.

City Building Permits

Cumberland Gap, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Claiborne County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Cumberland Gap has a public building-permit workflow that includes zoning and, where applicable, historic-district review before final building inspector approval.

Department: Town of Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission
Address: Town Hall, Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone: 423-869-3860
Email: Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed
Website: https://www.townofcumberlandgap.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: N/A • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Gather the required forms and checklist from the Forms and Applications page.
Prepare the building permit package, including the building permit checklist, permit application, information sheet, planning commission application, and any site plan or BZA materials if applicable.
If the property is in the historic district, submit the Certificate of Appropriateness and related exterior-work materials to the Historic Zoning Commission.
Submit the full package at least one week before the applicable commission meeting.
Receive Planning and Zoning Commission review, then Historic Zoning review if applicable, then final building inspector approval.

Typical processing time: Documents must be submitted at least one week before the applicable commission meeting; no overall issuance time is published

Source: Town of Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission

General Requirements

Cumberland Gap states it is unlawful to commence excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, or filling of land until the building inspector issues a permit. The public sheet also says all new construction, structural changes, and major plumbing or wiring projects require a building permit.

Required Documents

Building permit checklist, building permit information sheet, planning commission application, building permit application, and, if applicable, Certificate of Appropriateness, Board of Zoning Appeals application, and site plan checklist.

Permit validity: Permits are void after six months from the date of issue unless substantial progress has been made.
Building code: Town code references Title 14, chapters 2 through 15; the permit sheet also ties exterior work in the historic district to the zoning ordinance and historic district rules.
Owner-builder: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed
Contractor requirements: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee was listed on the forms page
Plan check fee: Not publicly legible from the PDF text extraction reviewed
Permit fee formula: The forms page states a $75.00 non-refundable fee must accompany the application; the fee PDF exists, but the publicly accessible text extraction did not expose the fee table details
Reinspection fee: Not publicly found
Payment note: The forms page says the $75.00 fee can be paid over the phone

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly found (phone)

Inspection hours: Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Monday at 6:00 p.m.; Historic Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday after the first Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall
Time windows: Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Monday at 6:00 p.m.; Historic Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday after the first Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall

Typical inspection sequence: Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Zoning Commission if applicable, then final building inspector approval

Not publicly found

Additional Resources

Building code: Town code references Title 14, chapters 2 through 15; the permit sheet also ties exterior work in the historic district to the zoning ordinance and historic district rules.
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 Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cumberland Gap Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Cumberland Gap, TN?: Cumberland Gap states it is unlawful to commence excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, or filling of land until the building inspector issues a permit. The public sheet also says all new construction, structural changes, and major plumbing or wiring projects require a building permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Cumberland Gap, TN?: The minimum permit fee is $75.00 non-refundable application fee was listed on the forms page. Fees are calculated as: The forms page states a $75.00 non-refundable fee must accompany the application; the fee PDF exists, but the publicly accessible text extraction did not expose the fee table details. Plan check fee: Not publicly legible from the PDF text extraction reviewed.
How do I apply for a building permit in Cumberland Gap, TN?: 1. Gather the required forms and checklist from the Forms and Applications page. 2. Prepare the building permit package, including the building permit checklist, permit application, information sheet, planning commission application, and any site plan or BZA materials if applicable. 3. If the property is in the historic district, submit the Certificate of Appropriateness and related exterior-work materials to the Historic Zoning Commission. 4. Submit the full package at least one week before the applicable commission meeting. 5. Receive Planning and Zoning Commission review, then Historic Zoning review if applicable, then final building inspector approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Cumberland Gap, TN?: Typical processing time is Documents must be submitted at least one week before the applicable commission meeting; no overall issuance time is published.
What work is exempt from building permits in Cumberland Gap, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was located in the reviewed Cumberland Gap materials..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Cumberland Gap, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly found.

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