City Building Permits
Medina, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Medina, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Medina permit authority applies inside Medina city limits.
- Department
- City of Medina Building Codes and Permits
- Address
- 201 Highway 45 E North, P.O. Box 420, Medina, TN 38355
- Phone
- 731-783-3913
Online Permit Portal
Platform: None identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact the Building Inspector.
- Complete the applicable permit application.
- Submit dimensional sketch or other required site information.
- Receive Building Inspector review for code and zoning compliance.
- Obtain permit before construction, alteration, moving, or excavation starts.
- Request final inspection before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not published
General Requirements
Medina zoning ordinance says no building permit shall be issued for construction in flood-prone areas as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The ordinance also requires a permit before excavation or construction of buildings, accessory buildings, or moving/altering buildings.
Required Documents
- Dimensional sketch of buildings to be erected, altered, or moved; existing or intended use; other information required by the Building Inspector. Site plan review may be required for certain projects.
- Permit validity
- A building permit becomes void six months from issuance unless substantial progress has been made. Site plan approvals lapse unless a building permit is issued within one year.
- Building code
- Medina Municipal Code adopts the 2018 International Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly published
- Contractor requirements
- Not clearly published on the public page reviewed
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- For sign permits, the zoning ordinance says temporary signs use the minimum permit fee; permanent signs use the normal rate schedule under the IBC with a minimum fee of $15
- Plan check fee
- Site plan review fee of $300 when construction exceeds 3,000 square feet
- Permit fee formula
- For building permits, the public pages do not publish a current schedule; sign fees reference the normal rate schedule
- Reinspection fee
- Not published in the sources reviewed
- Payment note
- Thin public data
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Medina Building Codes and Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Not clearly published online (online)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall contact line is available on the city site; office hours are not clearly spelled out on the permit page
- Time windows
- City Hall contact line is available on the city site; office hours are not clearly spelled out on the permit page
Typical inspection sequence: The code says a final inspection is required before occupancy, but a detailed sequence was not published on the permit page
Not clearly published online
Additional Resources
- Building code: Medina Municipal Code adopts the 2018 International Building Code
- 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 City of Medina Building Codes and Permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medina Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Medina, TN?
- Medina zoning ordinance says no building permit shall be issued for construction in flood-prone areas as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The ordinance also requires a permit before excavation or construction of buildings, accessory buildings, or moving/altering buildings.
- How much does a building permit cost in Medina, TN?
- The minimum permit fee is For sign permits, the zoning ordinance says temporary signs use the minimum permit fee; permanent signs use the normal rate schedule under the IBC with a minimum fee of $15. Fees are calculated as: For building permits, the public pages do not publish a current schedule; sign fees reference the normal rate schedule. Plan check fee: Site plan review fee of $300 when construction exceeds 3,000 square feet.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Medina, TN?
- 1. Contact the Building Inspector. 2. Complete the applicable permit application. 3. Submit dimensional sketch or other required site information. 4. Receive Building Inspector review for code and zoning compliance. 5. Obtain permit before construction, alteration, moving, or excavation starts. 6. Request final inspection before occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Medina, TN?
- Typical processing time is Not published.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Medina, TN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Normal sign maintenance to prolong the life of a sign does not require a permit.; Permits issued to nonprofit religious, scientific, educational, and charitable organizations are not charged a fee for sign permits..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Medina, TN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly published online.
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