Scotts Hill (Henderson portion)

State residential permit required for one and two family dwellings and townhouses in Scotts Hill city limits; local officials should still be checked for any additional local permits.

• Exempt Detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes
• Exempt Electrical and zoning approval are separate from the state residential building permit

Building code

2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code for the state residential program

Permit validity

Not clearly stated on the public page

Owner-builder

A homeowner may build their own residence if it is their residence and they have not received a homeowner building permit in the prior 24 months

Contractor requirements

Contractor registration verification is part of the permitting process; state licensed contractors and eligible homeowners may purchase permits

1. 01
   Confirm the project is inside Scotts Hill city limits and is a permit type handled by the state residential program.
2. 02
   Create or log into a CORE account.
3. 03
   Purchase the residential permit.
4. 04
   Add inspection services as needed.
5. 05
   Request inspections in CORE or by email with permit number and ready date.
6. 06
   Print the permit and keep it available for inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated

Source: State of Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office, Residential Permit Program for Scotts Hill ↗

Permit purchase and service are handled in CORE; fee details are on the state fee schedule page

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• CORE or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov (phone)

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated

Time windows

Not publicly stated

Typical sequence: Foundation prior to pouring, framing or rough-in, final inspection

One free reinspection; extra reinspections are fee based