Ardmore, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Ardmore property in Giles County. Ardmore straddles the Tennessee-Alabama line; the Tennessee town governs property inside its incorporated limits in Giles County.

Department

Town of Ardmore

Address

25844 Main Street, Ardmore, TN 38449

Phone

931-427-2124

Email

cityhallardmoretn@gmail.com , cityofardmoretn@gmail.com

Website

https://cityofardmoretn.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact city hall for guidance on the specific work type.
2. Confirm whether the work is governed by the town building code, fire code, or another local ordinance.
3. Submit application and any required plans to the city recorder or other designated official.
4. Staff review and inspection follow under the town code.
5. Permit is issued if the application complies with ordinance requirements.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated

Source: Town of Ardmore

General Requirements

Ardmore's code adopts a local building code for construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings or structures. Public-facing detail on the exact trigger list is thin.

Required Documents

• The code requires compliance with the adopted building code; the public code excerpt does not list a modern online application packet.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated in the materials reviewed.

Building code

Standard Building Code, 1994 edition, with modifications, per title 12 of the municipal code. The code also states that the minimum fee for an inspection is $1.50 and that the schedule in the building code is collected at one-half of the published sums.

Owner-builder

Not publicly stated in the materials reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Tennessee contractor and trade licensing rules apply. The town code reviewed does not publish a separate local contractor license scheme.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly stated; the building code says the minimum fee for an inspection is $1.50.

Plan check fee

Not publicly stated in the material reviewed.

Permit fee formula

The code states fees are one-half of the sums prescribed in the adopted building code schedule.

Reinspection fee

A direct reinspection fee is not clearly published in the materials reviewed.

Payment note

Thin data. The public code does not provide a modern fee table on the city website.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Ardmore to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Not publicly identified. (phone)

Inspection hours

Not publicly identified.

Time windows

Not publicly identified.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed in the reviewed public materials.

Not publicly detailed in the reviewed public materials.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Standard Building Code, 1994 edition, with modifications, per title 12 of the municipal code. The code also states that the minimum fee for an inspection is $1.50 and that the schedule in the building code is collected at one-half of the published sums.
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ardmore Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Ardmore, TN?

Ardmore's code adopts a local building code for construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings or structures. Public-facing detail on the exact trigger list is thin.

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

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly stated; the building code says the minimum fee for an inspection is $1.50.. Fees are calculated as: The code states fees are one-half of the sums prescribed in the adopted building code schedule.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated in the material reviewed..

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

1. Contact city hall for guidance on the specific work type. 2. Confirm whether the work is governed by the town building code, fire code, or another local ordinance. 3. Submit application and any required plans to the city recorder or other designated official. 4. Staff review and inspection follow under the town code. 5. Permit is issued if the application complies with ordinance requirements.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly stated.

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

The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data. The reviewed public code does not publish a clean exempt-work list.; The town code reviewed is centered on the adopted building code and fire code rather than a public permit FAQ..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly identified..

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