How much does a building permit cost in Alamo, TN?

The minimum permit fee is Not publicly stated. Fees are calculated as: Schedule of fees adopted by ordinance; the public code does not show the full table. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated.

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

1. Confirm the project falls under the town's adopted codes and permit rules. 2. Contact town staff or the town recorder to obtain the permit fee schedule and application process. 3. Submit the permit application to the town recorder or the designated code enforcement official. 4. Pay the permit fee set by town ordinance. 5. Obtain required inspections during the work. 6. Keep the permit active by avoiding 180 days of inactivity, which invalidates the permit under the local code.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Alamo, TN?

Typical processing time is Not publicly stated.

What work is exempt from building permits in Alamo, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: No public permit-exemption list was located in the sources reviewed for Alamo..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Alamo, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly stated; inspections are tied to the adopted ICC code and town administration.

City Building Permits

Alamo, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Crockett County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Alamo is an incorporated town in Crockett County. Its municipal code adopts the 2018 ICC family of codes and sets local permit fees by ordinance. Public code text places the adopted code copies in the town recorder's office.

Department: Town Recorder / Town Administration, with the residential code assigning the term "Building Official" to the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the code.
Address: 97 S Johnson Street, Alamo, TN 38001
Phone: (731) 696-4515
Email: marcy.laxton@gmail.com and amandaharris.38001@gmail.com
Website: https://www.townofalamo.net/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: No public building permit portal found • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm the project falls under the town's adopted codes and permit rules.
Contact town staff or the town recorder to obtain the permit fee schedule and application process.
Submit the permit application to the town recorder or the designated code enforcement official.
Pay the permit fee set by town ordinance.
Obtain required inspections during the work.
Keep the permit active by avoiding 180 days of inactivity, which invalidates the permit under the local code.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated

Source: Town Recorder / Town Administration, with the residential code assigning the term "Building Official" to the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the code.

General Requirements

Alamo's adopted building code regulates construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings and structures. The local code expressly adopts the 2018 International Building Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Residential Code, Energy Conservation Code, and Mechanical Code.

Required Documents

Publicly visible code text does not provide a full application checklist; local ordinance directs applicants to the town recorder and the designated building official. Plan review and inspection requirements are governed by the adopted ICC codes.

Permit validity: Under the Alamo residential, building, and similar code chapters, work with no inspection within 180 days from permit issuance or from the last required inspection is deemed suspended or abandoned and the permit becomes invalid.
Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2018 International Mechanical Code, each adopted by reference with town amendments.
Owner-builder: Not publicly stated in the source materials located.
Contractor requirements: Not publicly stated in the source materials located. Tennessee contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not publicly stated
Plan check fee: Not publicly stated
Permit fee formula: Schedule of fees adopted by ordinance; the public code does not show the full table
Reinspection fee: Not publicly stated in the public code text found
Payment note: The code points readers to the town recorder for current fees; no online payment flow for building permits was found

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town Recorder / Town Administration, with the residential code assigning the term "Building Official" to the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the code. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly stated; inspections are tied to the adopted ICC code and town administration (phone)

Inspection hours: Not publicly stated
Time windows: Not publicly stated

Typical inspection sequence: The code indicates required inspections must occur during active work and that a lapse of 180 days can void the permit

No public reinspection fee schedule found; abandoned or suspended work is invalid under the code

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2018 International Mechanical Code, each adopted by reference with town amendments.
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 Recorder / Town Administration, with the residential code assigning the term "Building Official" to the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the code. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alamo Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Alamo, TN?: Alamo's adopted building code regulates construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings and structures. The local code expressly adopts the 2018 International Building Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, Residential Code, Energy Conservation Code, and Mechanical Code.
How much does a building permit cost in Alamo, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not publicly stated. Fees are calculated as: Schedule of fees adopted by ordinance; the public code does not show the full table. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated.
How do I apply for a building permit in Alamo, TN?: 1. Confirm the project falls under the town's adopted codes and permit rules. 2. Contact town staff or the town recorder to obtain the permit fee schedule and application process. 3. Submit the permit application to the town recorder or the designated code enforcement official. 4. Pay the permit fee set by town ordinance. 5. Obtain required inspections during the work. 6. Keep the permit active by avoiding 180 days of inactivity, which invalidates the permit under the local code.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Alamo, TN?: Typical processing time is Not publicly stated.
What work is exempt from building permits in Alamo, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: No public permit-exemption list was located in the sources reviewed for Alamo..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Alamo, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly stated; inspections are tied to the adopted ICC code and town administration.

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