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

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly isolated in the accessible excerpts for general building permits. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is ordinance-based and appears to use flat fees by project type. Plan check fee: Not clearly published in the accessible excerpts reviewed.

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

1. Confirm the project is inside Baileyton town limits. 2. Determine whether the work needs a building permit and, for land disturbance, whether a grading permit and SWPPP review also apply. 3. Submit the required application to the town building inspector's office. 4. For regulated land disturbance, submit six copies of the SWPPP to the building inspector at least 15 days before consideration. 5. Obtain review and approval, then receive the permit. 6. Begin work only after the permit is issued.

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

The following work is generally exempt: Private agriculture or forest land normal functioning activities are exempt from the town's stormwater land-disturbance chapter, subject to the building inspector's authority to require controls if runoff problems are evident.; State or federal agencies not under the town's stormwater regulatory authority are exempt from that chapter.; No short consolidated exempt-work list for building permits was found in the reviewed excerpts..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly detailed for building permits; stormwater and sewer-related inspection requirements are administered through the building inspector or superintendent.

City Building Permits

Baileyton, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Greene County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within Baileyton corporate limits. Baileyton uses a town building inspector and municipal code rather than a county permit office for projects inside town limits.

Department: Town of Baileyton Building Inspector / Building-Zoning Manager
Address: Town Hall, 6530 Horton Highway, Baileyton, TN 37745
Phone: 423-234-6911
Email: baileytontownhall@gmail.com
Website: No dedicated official public permit page found; municipality profile is at https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/city/baileyton

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: None publicly identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm the project is inside Baileyton town limits.
Determine whether the work needs a building permit and, for land disturbance, whether a grading permit and SWPPP review also apply.
Submit the required application to the town building inspector's office.
For regulated land disturbance, submit six copies of the SWPPP to the building inspector at least 15 days before consideration.
Obtain review and approval, then receive the permit.
Begin work only after the permit is issued.

Typical processing time: The SWPPP review section allows up to 60 days for final plan review; no general building-permit turnaround was found.

Source: Town of Baileyton Building Inspector / Building-Zoning Manager

General Requirements

Baileyton requires a building permit before erecting, constructing, altering, extending, repairing, moving, removing, demolishing, or occupying a building or structure within town limits. Grading permits are also required for regulated land disturbing activity.

Required Documents

The reviewed code sections for grading require a SWPPP for qualifying projects, six copies submitted to the building inspector, and supporting plans and certifications; the building-permit section itself does not publish a short public checklist in the reviewed excerpts.

Permit validity: All permits are good for 1 year from date of issuance. Separately, the code states permits expire if visible permitted operations do not commence within 180 days or if operations cease for more than 180 days.
Building code: The reviewed Baileyton code places building standards under Title 12, but the accessible excerpts do not clearly state a current statewide or ICC code edition. Thin public data. Verify directly with the town.
Owner-builder: Not publicly stated in the reviewed code excerpts.
Contractor requirements: The reviewed land-disturbance code requires engineer or land-surveyor certification for SWPPP preparation; the building-permit section does not publish a brief public contractor-license summary in the reviewed excerpts.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not clearly isolated in the accessible excerpts for general building permits
Plan check fee: Not clearly published in the accessible excerpts reviewed
Permit fee formula: Fee schedule is ordinance-based and appears to use flat fees by project type
Reinspection fee: No general reinspection fee was found in the reviewed excerpts
Payment note: Not publicly detailed in the reviewed excerpts

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Baileyton Building Inspector / Building-Zoning Manager to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly detailed for building permits; stormwater and sewer-related inspection requirements are administered through the building inspector or superintendent (phone)

Inspection hours: Town Hall office hours are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from the MTAS profile
Time windows: Town Hall office hours are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from the MTAS profile

Typical inspection sequence: For regulated land disturbance, the code references plan review, grading permit issuance, then periodic inspection of retention/detention and drainage structures; for building permits, the reviewed excerpts do not publish a concise universal sequence

The reviewed excerpts do not publish a general building reinspection policy

Additional Resources

Building code: The reviewed Baileyton code places building standards under Title 12, but the accessible excerpts do not clearly state a current statewide or ICC code edition. Thin public data. Verify directly with the town.
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 of Baileyton Building Inspector / Building-Zoning Manager before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Baileyton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Baileyton, TN?: Baileyton requires a building permit before erecting, constructing, altering, extending, repairing, moving, removing, demolishing, or occupying a building or structure within town limits. Grading permits are also required for regulated land disturbing activity.
How much does a building permit cost in Baileyton, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not clearly isolated in the accessible excerpts for general building permits. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is ordinance-based and appears to use flat fees by project type. Plan check fee: Not clearly published in the accessible excerpts reviewed.
How do I apply for a building permit in Baileyton, TN?: 1. Confirm the project is inside Baileyton town limits. 2. Determine whether the work needs a building permit and, for land disturbance, whether a grading permit and SWPPP review also apply. 3. Submit the required application to the town building inspector's office. 4. For regulated land disturbance, submit six copies of the SWPPP to the building inspector at least 15 days before consideration. 5. Obtain review and approval, then receive the permit. 6. Begin work only after the permit is issued.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Baileyton, TN?: Typical processing time is The SWPPP review section allows up to 60 days for final plan review; no general building-permit turnaround was found..
What work is exempt from building permits in Baileyton, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: Private agriculture or forest land normal functioning activities are exempt from the town's stormwater land-disturbance chapter, subject to the building inspector's authority to require controls if runoff problems are evident.; State or federal agencies not under the town's stormwater regulatory authority are exempt from that chapter.; No short consolidated exempt-work list for building permits was found in the reviewed excerpts..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Baileyton, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly detailed for building permits; stormwater and sewer-related inspection requirements are administered through the building inspector or superintendent.

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