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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Nutbush
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.
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
- Exempt Government-owned buildings
- Exempt Relocation of a building on the same lot or to an adjoining lot in the same ownership
- Exempt Replacement of a building destroyed by fire, war, civil disturbance, or natural disaster
- Exempt Signs under the older fee schedule
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.
- 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.
- Permit validity
- A county building permit becomes void six months from issuance unless substantial progress has been made by that date.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Haywood County and not inside Brownsville or Stanton city limits.
- 02 Contact the county code enforcement and building inspector office to confirm zoning and permit requirements.
- 03 Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan showing the shape, size, height, and location of proposed and existing buildings.
- 04 Submit the application in duplicate on forms from the Zoning Compliance Officer office, along with required supporting information.
- 05 Receive county review of zoning, construction, and related county resolutions.
- 06 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 ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Nutbush building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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
02
Plan check fee
$100 nonrefundable site plan review fee
03
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.
04
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.
The public pages reviewed do not clearly describe online payment or card acceptance for county building permits.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 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
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Nutbush permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Nutbush, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Nutbush, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Nutbush, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Nutbush, TN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Nutbush, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Nutbush, TN typically run Not publicly posted. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Nutbush, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Nutbush, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Nutbush, TN via: Not publicly posted.
last verified April 2026
source Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/haywood/nutbush
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.