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

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

114 N. Central Avenue, Suite 101, Centerville, TN 37033

Phone

931-729-5534

austin.brown@hickmancountytn.gov

Coverage

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.

Online portal

Portal

GovtPortal (county portal page)

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bon Aqua (Hickman portion)

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

Scope of work

Permit?

Agriculturally related construction is exempt.

Exempt

TDOT-regulated signs are not subject to local permits.

Exempt

Exempt Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
Exempt TDOT-regulated signs are not subject to local permits.

Required documents

Written application, duplicate scaled plan or plat, lot dimensions, building location, existing and proposed use, and parking/loading information.

Building code: Not clearly stated in the public-facing sources reviewed.
Permit validity: Expires if work is not started within 12 months or is halted for a year.
Owner-builder: Not publicly stated.
Contractor requirements: No Bon Aqua-specific local rule found in public permit materials.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly stated.

01

Verify the parcel is in the Hickman County portion of Bon Aqua.
02

Contact the county building office for permit forms and routing.
03

Prepare the application packet and any required site plan or plat.
04

Submit the permit application and pay fees.
05

Wait for zoning review and issuance.
06

Begin work only after issuance.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bon Aqua (Hickman portion) building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

No action until fee is paid in full.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Not publicly stated. (phone)

Inspection hours: Not publicly stated.
Time windows: Not publicly stated.

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

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bon Aqua (Hickman portion) permits

01 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.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN? ▸

Building permit fees in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN? ▸

Building permit processing times in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN typically run Not publicly stated.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bon Aqua (Hickman portion), TN via: Not publicly stated..

last verified April 2026 source Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system. ↗ entry id permits/tennessee/hickman/bon-aqua-hickman-portion

Report a correction

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator and Hickman County Building Commissioner system. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Bon Aqua (Hickman portion)

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