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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Haywood County
In unincorporated Haywood County, a building permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, or alteration of a 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 county 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 county fee schedule
Required documents
- Dimensional sketch or scale plan; use and site information; other information requested by the zoning compliance officer; duplicate applications on office forms.
- Building code
- Haywood County states it adopted the 2018 International Building Codes on June 1, 2021
- Permit validity
- County building permits become void after six months without substantial progress.
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly summarized on the public county pages reviewed
- Contractor requirements
- Not clearly summarized on the county page reviewed; state contractor and trade licensing rules may still apply
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted
- 01 Confirm the site is outside Brownsville and Stanton city limits.
- 02 Contact county code enforcement to confirm zoning, road access, and permit prerequisites.
- 03 Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan for the proposed work.
- 04 File the application with the Zoning Compliance Officer using the office forms and duplicate copies required by county resolution.
- 05 Wait for county review and permit issuance before starting excavation or construction.
- 06 Complete inspections as required during the project and keep the permit valid by making substantial progress within six months.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted
Source: Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Haywood County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for single-wide manufactured homes; $100 for double-wide manufactured homes; older schedule lists no charge for some government, relocation, replacement, and sign cases
02
Plan check fee
$100 nonrefundable site plan review fee
03
Permit fee formula
Mostly valuation-based, using computed building value and tiered permit charges in the older fee schedule
04
Reinspection fee
Twice the permit fee if work began before permit issuance; violation citation $50; daily court fines may also apply
No public payment workflow was clearly posted on the county permit pages reviewed
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
- Not clearly posted on the county permit page reviewed
- Time windows
- Not clearly posted on the county permit page reviewed
Typical sequence: The county resolution gives the zoning compliance officer authority to inspect as needed, but the public pages reviewed do not publish a standard sequence
Failure to secure the required application or building permit triggers double fees under the county zoning resolution
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Haywood County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
In unincorporated Haywood County, a building permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, or alteration of a building, including accessory buildings.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Haywood County, 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; older schedule lists no charge for some government, relocation, replacement, and sign cases. Fees are calculated as: Mostly valuation-based, using computed building value and tiered permit charges in the older fee schedule. Plan check fee: $100 nonrefundable site plan review fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Haywood County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the site is outside Brownsville and Stanton city limits. 2. Contact county code enforcement to confirm zoning, road access, and permit prerequisites. 3. Prepare a dimensional sketch or scale plan for the proposed work. 4. File the application with the Zoning Compliance Officer using the office forms and duplicate copies required by county resolution. 5. Wait for county review and permit issuance before starting excavation or construction. 6. Complete inspections as required during the project and keep the permit valid by making substantial progress within six months.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Haywood County, 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 unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Haywood County, 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 county fee schedule. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Haywood County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Haywood County, TN via: Not publicly posted.
last verified April 2026
source Haywood County Code Enforcement and Building Inspector ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/haywood/unincorporated
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.