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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Claiborne County
Claiborne County indicates a building permit is required to construct, enlarge, or remodel a building. The page also specifically notes permits for campers on mobile home lots or on private property.
No public exempt-work list was located on the county page reviewed.
- Exempt No public exempt-work list was located on the county page reviewed.
Required documents
- Property owner name, address, square footage of living space, and septic permit information before issuance
- Building code
- Not clearly stated on the public page reviewed
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly stated
- Contractor requirements
- Not publicly stated on the page reviewed
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated
- 01 Confirm that the property is in the unincorporated county area and not inside one of the cities.
- 02 Obtain the permit through the County Mayor's Office at the old courthouse in Tazewell.
- 03 Make sure a septic permit is in place before the county will issue the building permit.
- 04 Provide the property owner name, address, and square footage of living space.
- 05 Complete permit fee payment based on building structure value and proceed with the permit issuance process.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated
§ 04
Fee schedule
Claiborne County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly stated
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based. The county states the permit price is based on Building Structure Value, defined as total square footage times $200 per square foot, with tiered rates.
04
Reinspection fee
Not publicly stated
Not publicly stated
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
- Not publicly found
- Time windows
- Not publicly found
Typical sequence: Not publicly found
Not publicly found
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Claiborne County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
Claiborne County indicates a building permit is required to construct, enlarge, or remodel a building. The page also specifically notes permits for campers on mobile home lots or on private property.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly stated. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. The county states the permit price is based on Building Structure Value, defined as total square footage times $200 per square foot, with tiered rates.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that the property is in the unincorporated county area and not inside one of the cities. 2. Obtain the permit through the County Mayor's Office at the old courthouse in Tazewell. 3. Make sure a septic permit is in place before the county will issue the building permit. 4. Provide the property owner name, address, and square footage of living space. 5. Complete permit fee payment based on building structure value and proceed with the permit issuance process.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN typically run Not publicly stated. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was located on the county page reviewed.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Claiborne County, TN via: Not publicly found.
last verified April 2026
source Claiborne County Mayor's Office ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/claiborne/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Claiborne County Mayor's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.