City Building Permits

Burns (Hickman portion), TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Hickman County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Burns is not separately administered by Hickman County as a town permit office in the public sources reviewed. For the Hickman County portion associated with Burns, the county building commissioner is the public permit authority identified for county zoning and building compliance.

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. Confirm parcel location and whether county zoning applies.
  2. Contact the county building office for the proper permit path and forms.
  3. Prepare a scaled site plan or plat and other required documents.
  4. Submit the application and fees to the county building authority.
  5. Receive review for zoning conformity and any required special exception or variance.
  6. Start work only after permit issuance.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

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

General Requirements

County zoning requires a permit before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, change of use, or land fill.

Required Documents

  • Written application, duplicate scaled plan or plat, lot dimensions, structure placement, intended use, parking/loading details, and other information needed for zoning review.
Permit validity
12 months to begin work, or permit lapses after 1 year of suspension/discontinuance.
Building code
Not clearly stated in the public-facing sources reviewed.
Owner-builder
Not publicly stated.
Contractor requirements
No Burns-specific rule found in public materials; state licensing rules still apply where triggered by project scope.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated.
Plan check fee
Not publicly stated.
Permit fee formula
Set by Hickman County Commission; public resolution does not publish the numeric schedule.
Reinspection fee
$50 reinspection fee if not ready; fee may be doubled if work starts before permit.
Payment note
No action until appropriate 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 publicly stated beyond compliance inspection provisions.

$50 if the requested inspection cannot proceed because the structure is not ready.

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

Burns (Hickman portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
County zoning requires a permit before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, change of use, or land fill.
How much does a building permit cost in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly stated.. Fees are calculated as: Set by Hickman County Commission; public resolution does not publish the numeric schedule.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated..
How do I apply for a building permit in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
1. Confirm parcel location and whether county zoning applies. 2. Contact the county building office for the proper permit path and forms. 3. Prepare a scaled site plan or plat and other required documents. 4. Submit the application and fees to the county building authority. 5. Receive review for zoning conformity and any required special exception or variance. 6. Start work only after permit issuance.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
Typical processing time is Not publicly stated..
What work is exempt from building permits in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
The following work is generally exempt: Agriculturally related construction is exempt.; TDOT-regulated signs do not require local permits..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Burns (Hickman portion), TN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly stated..

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