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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pleasant Hill
The county packet requires permits for residential new construction dwellings and for commercial new construction, remodels, or additions. The county code resolution also covers new residential construction and commercial additions and alterations/repairs.
Agriculture buildings are exempt from requiring permits
Accessory buildings, garages, and decks that are not part of new residential construction are exempt
The county resolution also exempts the R-19 insulation requirement in the floor joints of residential vented crawl spaces
- Exempt Agriculture buildings are exempt from requiring permits
- Exempt Accessory buildings, garages, and decks that are not part of new residential construction are exempt
- Exempt The county resolution also exempts the R-19 insulation requirement in the floor joints of residential vented crawl spaces
Required documents
- Address verification, septic permit and layout, legible construction plans with square footages, and a homeowner affidavit when applicable.
- Building code
- 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC-based county code package, with county-specific amendments and the county's adopted commercial codes.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly published in the sources reviewed.
- Owner-builder
- Yes. The county homeowner affidavit is the public owner-builder mechanism.
- Contractor requirements
- Same county requirements as other Cumberland County jurisdictions, including state contractor license and insurance for state licensed general contractors, and a county special plumbing/mechanical license for non-state-licensed applicants seeking plumbing or HVAC/gas piping permits.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated on the county pages reviewed.
- 01 Confirm the project is in Pleasant Hill and routed to Cumberland County Codes.
- 02 Collect the required site and plan documents.
- 03 Submit the application in person or online through the county iWorQ portal.
- 04 Provide homeowner affidavit documentation if acting as the general contractor.
- 05 Provide contractor license and insurance documents if applying as a state licensed contractor.
- 06 Pay the permit fee and wait for issuance.
- 07 Schedule inspections through the county portal, email, or phone.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the county pages reviewed.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Pleasant Hill building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
02
Plan check fee
Not separately identified in the fee schedule reviewed.
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based building permit fee schedule, with separate plumbing and mechanical fees based on square footage.
04
Reinspection fee
$100.00 per reinspection after two reinspections at no charge.
The public documents reviewed do not publish payment method details.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Online through the county portal, by email to codes@cumberlandcountytn.gov, or by phone at (931) 710-5727 (online)
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Time windows
- County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Typical sequence: Footing, slabs, foundation, rough-ins, energy/insulation, final
A $100 reinspection fee is charged after two failed inspections at no charge. No inspections are scheduled without a permit.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pleasant Hill permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
The county packet requires permits for residential new construction dwellings and for commercial new construction, remodels, or additions. The county code resolution also covers new residential construction and commercial additions and alterations/repairs.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Pleasant Hill, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based building permit fee schedule, with separate plumbing and mechanical fees based on square footage.. Plan check fee: Not separately identified in the fee schedule reviewed..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pleasant Hill, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is in Pleasant Hill and routed to Cumberland County Codes. 2. Collect the required site and plan documents. 3. Submit the application in person or online through the county iWorQ portal. 4. Provide homeowner affidavit documentation if acting as the general contractor. 5. Provide contractor license and insurance documents if applying as a state licensed contractor. 6. Pay the permit fee and wait for issuance. 7. Schedule inspections through the county portal, email, or phone.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Pleasant Hill, TN typically run Not publicly stated on the county pages reviewed.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Pleasant Hill, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Agriculture buildings are exempt from requiring permits; Accessory buildings, garages, and decks that are not part of new residential construction are exempt; The county resolution also exempts the R-19 insulation requirement in the floor joints of residential vented crawl spaces. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pleasant Hill, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pleasant Hill, TN via: Online through the county portal, by email to codes@cumberlandcountytn.gov, or by phone at (931) 710-5727.
last verified April 2026
source Cumberland County Codes Department ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/cumberland/pleasant-hill
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Cumberland County Codes Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.