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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Centerville
The county zoning resolution makes it unlawful to begin excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, change of use, or land fill without a permit issued by the Building Commissioner. Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
County zoning materials say signs regulated by TDOT do not require local permits.
Utility facilities necessary for public services are listed as permitted uses in the zoning resolution; this is not a blanket permit exemption, so confirm project-specific routing.
- Exempt Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
- Exempt County zoning materials say signs regulated by TDOT do not require local permits.
- Exempt Utility facilities necessary for public services are listed as permitted uses in the zoning resolution; this is not a blanket permit exemption, so confirm project-specific routing.
Required documents
- Written application on forms provided by the Building Commissioner, plus a duplicate plan or plat drawn to scale showing lot shape and dimensions, structures, uses, parking and loading areas, and other relevant information. Certain projects may require architect or engineer prepared plans.
- Building code
- Not clearly stated in the public-facing sources reviewed. County zoning materials reference the International Residential Code indirectly for camper use, but do not clearly publish a building code adoption statement.
- Permit validity
- A permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 12 months or is suspended/discontinued for 1 year.
- Owner-builder
- No Centerville-specific owner-builder rule was located in the public materials reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- No town-specific contractor licensing rule was located in public permit materials. State contractor licensing rules still apply where required by Tennessee law.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated.
- 01 Confirm whether the project is inside Centerville town limits and whether airport zoning review applies.
- 02 Contact the Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator for routing and forms, or use the Centerville portal if the town directs the transaction there.
- 03 Prepare the application package and any required site plan or plat.
- 04 Submit the permit application to the building authority.
- 05 County review checks zoning conformity and any special exception or variance needs.
- 06 Permit is issued if the proposal conforms and fees are paid.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Centerville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated.
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly stated.
03
Permit fee formula
County commission sets the schedule from time to time; the public resolution says only that the fee schedule is posted in the Building Commissioner office.
04
Reinspection fee
A reinspection fee of $50 is allowed where an inspection is requested and the structure is not ready. A building permit fee may be doubled if construction begins before obtaining a permit.
Until the fee is paid in full, no action is taken on the application.
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: Public materials mention compliance inspection after occupancy and within 1 year following occupancy, but do not publish the full inspection sequence.
A $50 reinspection fee applies if the structure is not ready when the inspection is requested.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Centerville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Centerville, TN? ▸
The county zoning resolution makes it unlawful to begin excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, change of use, or land fill without a permit issued by the Building Commissioner. Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Centerville, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Centerville, 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 sets the schedule from time to time; the public resolution says only that the fee schedule is posted in the Building Commissioner office.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Centerville, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Centerville, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the project is inside Centerville town limits and whether airport zoning review applies. 2. Contact the Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator for routing and forms, or use the Centerville portal if the town directs the transaction there. 3. Prepare the application package and any required site plan or plat. 4. Submit the permit application to the building authority. 5. County review checks zoning conformity and any special exception or variance needs. 6. Permit is issued if the proposal conforms and fees are paid.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Centerville, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Centerville, 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 Centerville, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Centerville, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Agriculturally related construction is exempt.; County zoning materials say signs regulated by TDOT do not require local permits.; Utility facilities necessary for public services are listed as permitted uses in the zoning resolution; this is not a blanket permit exemption, so confirm project-specific routing.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Centerville, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Centerville, TN via: Not publicly stated..
last verified April 2026
source Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator; county zoning/building administration for the Town of Centerville is routed through the county building commissioner system, while Centerville also maintains its own town portal. ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/hickman/centerville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator; county zoning/building administration for the Town of Centerville is routed through the county building commissioner system, while Centerville also maintains its own town portal. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.