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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hickman County
A permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, changing use, or filling land in the county zoning area.
Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
Signs regulated by TDOT do not require local permits.
Utility facilities necessary for public services are listed as permitted uses in the zoning resolution.
- Exempt Agriculturally related construction is exempt.
- Exempt 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.
Required documents
- Written application; duplicate scaled plan or plat; lot dimensions; structure placement; existing and proposed use; off-street parking and loading details; and any required architect or engineer plans.
- Building code
- Not clearly stated in the public-facing sources reviewed.
- Permit validity
- Permit becomes invalid if not started within 12 months or suspended/discontinued for 1 year.
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly stated.
- Contractor requirements
- No county-specific public rule found; Tennessee contractor licensing requirements remain applicable where triggered by the project type and value.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated.
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Hickman County and not inside Centerville or another special jurisdiction.
- 02 Review zoning district and any floodplain or special-use restrictions.
- 03 Prepare a written permit application on county forms.
- 04 Attach duplicate scaled plans or plats and any additional engineering or architectural drawings if required.
- 05 Submit the application and pay the fee.
- 06 County staff review for zoning compliance, special exceptions, and fee status.
- 07 Permit is issued if compliant.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Hickman County 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 and posts the schedule; the public resolution does not publish the numeric table.
04
Reinspection fee
$50 reinspection fee if the site is not ready; fee may be doubled if work starts before the permit is secured.
No action is taken until the 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: Zoning compliance review before issuance; compliance inspection after occupancy and within one year after occupancy.
$50 when the requested inspection cannot proceed because the structure is not ready.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Hickman County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
A permit is required before excavation, construction, moving, alteration, repair, expansion, changing use, or filling land in the county zoning area.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Hickman County, 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 and posts the schedule; the public resolution does not publish the numeric table.. Plan check fee: Not publicly stated..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hickman County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Hickman County and not inside Centerville or another special jurisdiction. 2. Review zoning district and any floodplain or special-use restrictions. 3. Prepare a written permit application on county forms. 4. Attach duplicate scaled plans or plats and any additional engineering or architectural drawings if required. 5. Submit the application and pay the fee. 6. County staff review for zoning compliance, special exceptions, and fee status. 7. Permit is issued if compliant.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Hickman County, 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 unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Hickman County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Agriculturally related construction is exempt.; Signs regulated by TDOT do not require local permits.; Utility facilities necessary for public services are listed as permitted uses in the zoning resolution.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hickman County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hickman County, TN via: Not publicly stated..
last verified April 2026
source Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator; Hickman County Building Commissioner administers zoning compliance permits. ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/hickman/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hickman County Building/ADA Coordinator; Hickman County Building Commissioner administers zoning compliance permits. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.