County Building Permits
Houston County, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Houston County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Houston County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated Houston County
- Permit authority
- Houston County is listed by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office as an OPT OUT residential jurisdiction; the state list names Ronnie Galloway as the contact for Houston County residential jurisdiction matters
- Website
- Portal
- Online portal
- Portal
- Phone
- (931) 201-3844
- Address
- No public permit office address found for a county building codes department
Jurisdictions in Houston County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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