Cumberland Gap, TN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

Town Hall, Cumberland Gap, TN

Phone

423-869-3860

Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed

Coverage

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

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cumberland Gap

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.

Scope of work

Permit?

No public exempt-work list was located in the reviewed Cumberland Gap materials.

Exempt

Exempt No public exempt-work list was located in the reviewed Cumberland Gap materials.

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.

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.
Permit validity: Permits are void after six months from the date of issue unless substantial progress has been made.
Owner-builder: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed
Contractor requirements: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Gather the required forms and checklist from the Forms and Applications page.
02

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.
03

If the property is in the historic district, submit the Certificate of Appropriateness and related exterior-work materials to the Historic Zoning Commission.
04

Submit the full package at least one week before the applicable commission meeting.
05

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Cumberland Gap building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

The forms page says the $75.00 fee can be paid over the phone

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

Not publicly found

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Cumberland Gap permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Cumberland Gap, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

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

To apply for a building permit in Cumberland Gap, TN, follow these steps: 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.

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

Building permit processing times in Cumberland Gap, TN typically run Documents must be submitted at least one week before the applicable commission meeting; no overall issuance time is published. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Not all construction work requires a permit in Cumberland Gap, TN. The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was located in the reviewed Cumberland Gap materials.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cumberland Gap, TN via: Not publicly found.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission ↗ entry id permits/tennessee/claiborne/cumberland-gap

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Cumberland Gap, Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning Commission / Historic Zoning Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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