Bean Station, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Incorporated town in Grainger County. Publicly available pages reviewed showed planning commission information and city contact details, but no dedicated building-permit page. The state residential permit page lists Bean Station as a city that requires a state residential building permit within city limits.

Department

Bean Station City Hall / Town of Bean Station

Address

785 Main Street, Bean Station, TN 37708

Phone

(865) 993-3177

Email

dcarroll@beanstation.org , msolomon@beanstation.org , bwaller@beanstation.org

Website

https://www.beanstation.info/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Bean Station city limits.
2. Determine whether the work falls under Tennessee's state residential permit system.
3. Create a CORE account if this is your first state permit.
4. Purchase the residential permit in CORE.
5. Add inspection services if required.
6. Request inspections through CORE or by emailing SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the full permit number and ready date.
7. Print the permit from CORE and complete inspections until approval is issued.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed

Source: Bean Station City Hall / Town of Bean Station

General Requirements

Tennessee requires a state residential building permit for construction within Bean Station city limits.

Required Documents

• The state page reviewed references permit purchase, inspection services, and related forms, but does not provide a Bean Station-specific checklist on the page reviewed.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed

Building code

Tennessee state residential permit program administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office; the local Bean Station code adoption was not clearly published in the sources reviewed

Owner-builder

State contractor exemptions allow a homeowner to do work on their own residential property in limited circumstances, with one homeowner permit allowed once every two years.

Contractor requirements

Tennessee contractor licensing rules apply; anyone hired by the owner is required to be licensed if they perform $25,000 or more of the work.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$100 for construction cost $0 to $5,000

Plan check fee

Not publicly listed as a separate line item on the fee page reviewed

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based fee table with additional charges for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slabs other than monolith pour

Reinspection fee

Not publicly listed on the fee page reviewed

Payment note

State fee page states an additional $50 for each additional $50,000 or fraction thereof above the top table value

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Bean Station City Hall / Town of Bean Station to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CORE inspection request portal or email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov (phone)

Inspection hours

Not publicly listed

Time windows

Not publicly listed

Typical inspection sequence: Add inspection services, request inspections, then continue with any required re-inspections and permit printing through CORE

The state page says to include the full permit number and the date the project will be ready for inspection when emailing inspection requests

Additional Resources

• Building code: Tennessee state residential permit program administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office; the local Bean Station code adoption was not clearly published in the sources reviewed
• 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

Bean Station Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bean Station, TN?

Tennessee requires a state residential building permit for construction within Bean Station city limits.

How much does a building permit cost in Bean Station, TN?

The minimum permit fee is $100 for construction cost $0 to $5,000. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based fee table with additional charges for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slabs other than monolith pour. Plan check fee: Not publicly listed as a separate line item on the fee page reviewed.

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

1. Confirm the property is inside Bean Station city limits. 2. Determine whether the work falls under Tennessee's state residential permit system. 3. Create a CORE account if this is your first state permit. 4. Purchase the residential permit in CORE. 5. Add inspection services if required. 6. Request inspections through CORE or by emailing SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the full permit number and ready date. 7. Print the permit from CORE and complete inspections until approval is issued.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed.

What work is exempt from building permits in Bean Station, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: No Bean Station-specific exempt-work list was found in public sources reviewed.; State contractor exemptions include homeowner self-work on a personal residence in limited circumstances, church and nonprofit exceptions, and federal-project exceptions..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Bean Station, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: CORE inspection request portal or email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov.

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