County permits

Cocke County

Cocke County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Cocke County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Cocke County Zoning Department; Cocke County Floodplain Department; Cocke County E-911 / Property Assessor routing for addresses
Website: Portal ↗
Online portal: Portal ↗
Phone: 423-237-7600; 423-623-8791; 423-623-5978
Email: fpadmin@cockecountytn.gov; director@cockecounty911.org
Address: 141 Western Plaza, Newport, TN 37821; 141 Western Ave, Newport, TN 37821

Full unincorporated Cocke County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Cocke County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Cocke County, Tennessee. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.