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

The minimum permit fee is $50 for single-wide manufactured homes; $100 for double-wide manufactured homes; other buildings under $2,501 are listed as no charge in the older fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Mostly valuation-based. The older fee schedule states fees are based on the greater of contract price or computed building value, using $45 per square foot for heated space and $22.50 per square foot for unheated space, then applying a tiered fee structure.. Plan check fee: $100 nonrefundable site plan review fee.

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

1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Haywood County and not inside Brownsville or Stanton city limits. 2. Contact the county code enforcement and building inspector office to confirm zoning and permit requirements. 3. Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan showing the shape, size, height, and location of proposed and existing buildings. 4. Submit the application in duplicate on forms from the Zoning Compliance Officer office, along with required supporting information. 5. Receive county review of zoning, construction, and related county resolutions. 6. Obtain the county permit before starting excavation, construction, moving, or alteration work.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

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

The following work is generally exempt: Government-owned buildings; Relocation of a building on the same lot or to an adjoining lot in the same ownership; Replacement of a building destroyed by fire, war, civil disturbance, or natural disaster; Signs under the older fee schedule.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

City Building Permits

Nutbush, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Haywood County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Nutbush is an unincorporated community, so permit routing follows Haywood County rather than a town or city department.

Department: Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector
Address: 11 South Lafayette, Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone: 731-772-0432
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://haywoodtn.gov/haywood-county-code-enforcement-building-inspector/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

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

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Haywood County and not inside Brownsville or Stanton city limits.
Contact the county code enforcement and building inspector office to confirm zoning and permit requirements.
Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan showing the shape, size, height, and location of proposed and existing buildings.
Submit the application in duplicate on forms from the Zoning Compliance Officer office, along with required supporting information.
Receive county review of zoning, construction, and related county resolutions.
Obtain the county permit before starting excavation, construction, moving, or alteration work.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector

General Requirements

Haywood County says a zoning compliance permit is required before commencing excavation for construction of any building, including accessory buildings, or before moving or altering any building, including accessory buildings.

Required Documents

Dimensional sketch or scale plan; location, size, height, and use information for all buildings; any other information required by the zoning compliance officer; forms provided by the office; duplicate applications.

Permit validity: A county building permit becomes void six months from issuance unless substantial progress has been made by that date.
Building code: The county page says Haywood County adopted the 2018 International Building Codes on June 1, 2021 and that the code set is good for seven years.
Owner-builder: The reviewed county zoning resolution does not summarize a separate owner-builder exemption in plain language.
Contractor requirements: Not clearly summarized on the county code enforcement page reviewed. The county indicates it works with builders and homeowners, and state contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50 for single-wide manufactured homes; $100 for double-wide manufactured homes; other buildings under $2,501 are listed as no charge in the older fee schedule
Plan check fee: $100 nonrefundable site plan review fee
Permit fee formula: Mostly valuation-based. The older fee schedule states fees are based on the greater of contract price or computed building value, using $45 per square foot for heated space and $22.50 per square foot for unheated space, then applying a tiered fee structure.
Reinspection fee: The county zoning resolution says failure to secure an application or building permit results in a charge of twice the permit fee, and violation citations are $50 with possible daily court fines. Specific reinspection fees were not clearly posted on the pages reviewed.
Payment note: The public pages reviewed do not clearly describe online payment or card acceptance for county building permits.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly posted (phone)

Inspection hours: Office hours were not clearly posted on the building inspector page reviewed
Time windows: Office hours were not clearly posted on the building inspector page reviewed

Typical inspection sequence: The county resolution authorizes inspection by the zoning compliance officer as needed to ensure compliance, but does not publish a single standardized sequence on the public page reviewed

The county resolution provides doubled fees for work started before permit issuance, but a separate public reinspection schedule was not clearly located

Additional Resources

Building code: The county page says Haywood County adopted the 2018 International Building Codes on June 1, 2021 and that the code set is good for seven years.
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 Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutbush Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Nutbush, TN?: Haywood County says a zoning compliance permit is required before commencing excavation for construction of any building, including accessory buildings, or before moving or altering any building, including accessory buildings.
How much does a building permit cost in Nutbush, TN?: The minimum permit fee is $50 for single-wide manufactured homes; $100 for double-wide manufactured homes; other buildings under $2,501 are listed as no charge in the older fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Mostly valuation-based. The older fee schedule states fees are based on the greater of contract price or computed building value, using $45 per square foot for heated space and $22.50 per square foot for unheated space, then applying a tiered fee structure.. Plan check fee: $100 nonrefundable site plan review fee.
How do I apply for a building permit in Nutbush, TN?: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Haywood County and not inside Brownsville or Stanton city limits. 2. Contact the county code enforcement and building inspector office to confirm zoning and permit requirements. 3. Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan showing the shape, size, height, and location of proposed and existing buildings. 4. Submit the application in duplicate on forms from the Zoning Compliance Officer office, along with required supporting information. 5. Receive county review of zoning, construction, and related county resolutions. 6. Obtain the county permit before starting excavation, construction, moving, or alteration work.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Nutbush, TN?: Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in Nutbush, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: Government-owned buildings; Relocation of a building on the same lot or to an adjoining lot in the same ownership; Replacement of a building destroyed by fire, war, civil disturbance, or natural disaster; Signs under the older fee schedule.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Nutbush, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

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