City Building Permits

Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Hickman County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Bon Aqua is an unincorporated community. For the Hickman County portion, the county building commissioner is the permit authority identified in the county zoning resolution and county office directory.

Department
Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system.
Address
114 N. Central Avenue, Suite 101, Centerville, TN 37033
Phone
931-729-5534
Website
https://hickmancountytn.gov/departments/administrative-offices

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: GovtPortal (county portal page) • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Verify the parcel is in the Hickman County portion of Bon Aqua.
  2. Contact the county building office for permit forms and routing.
  3. Prepare the application packet and any required site plan or plat.
  4. Submit the permit application and pay fees.
  5. Wait for zoning review and issuance.
  6. Begin work only after issuance.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

Source: Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system.

General Requirements

The county zoning resolution requires a permit before construction-related excavation, building, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, use change, or land fill.

Required Documents

  • Written application, duplicate scaled plan or plat, lot dimensions, building location, existing and proposed use, and parking/loading information.
Permit validity
Expires if work is not started within 12 months or is halted for a year.
Building code
Not clearly stated in the public-facing sources reviewed.
Owner-builder
Not publicly stated.
Contractor requirements
No Bon Aqua-specific local rule found in public permit materials.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated.
Plan check fee
Not publicly stated.
Permit fee formula
County commission schedules the fees; numeric fee table not published on the website pages reviewed.
Reinspection fee
$50 reinspection fee if not ready; fee may be doubled for work started before permit.
Payment note
No action until fee is paid in full.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Not publicly stated. (phone)
Inspection hours
Not publicly stated.
Time windows
Not publicly stated.

Typical inspection sequence: Not fully published; county resolution includes compliance inspection after occupancy.

$50 if the site is not ready for the requested inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bon Aqua (Hickman portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
The county zoning resolution requires a permit before construction-related excavation, building, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, use change, or land fill.
How much does a building permit cost in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly stated.. Fees are calculated as: County commission schedules the fees; numeric fee table not published on the website pages reviewed.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated..
How do I apply for a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
1. Verify the parcel is in the Hickman County portion of Bon Aqua. 2. Contact the county building office for permit forms and routing. 3. Prepare the application packet and any required site plan or plat. 4. Submit the permit application and pay fees. 5. Wait for zoning review and issuance. 6. Begin work only after issuance.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
Typical processing time is Not publicly stated..
What work is exempt from building permits in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
The following work is generally exempt: Agriculturally related construction is exempt.; TDOT-regulated signs are not subject to local permits..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly stated..

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