City Building Permits

New Johnsonville, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in New Johnsonville, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Humphreys County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of New Johnsonville permit routing is city based for work inside city limits; the public site ties permit questions to Planning and Zoning.

Department
Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue
Address
City Hall, 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Phone
(931) 622-4602 for permit questions; city hall main phone (931) 535-2715
Website
https://www.cityofnewjville.com/about-5

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: None publicly identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Planning and Zoning to confirm whether the project needs permit review.
  2. Complete the permit application.
  3. Submit the application and any supporting information to city staff.
  4. Pay the applicable building permit fee.
  5. Obtain Planning Commission approval where required.
  6. Proceed with construction after approval.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue

General Requirements

The public materials reviewed show building permit fees for new construction, additions, and outbuildings, and state those items must be approved by the Planning Commission

Required Documents

  • The city posted an application form and fee sheet, but the form content was not fully legible in public text; public site indicates permit questions go through Planning and Zoning
Permit validity
Not publicly posted
Building code
Not clearly posted in the reviewed public materials
Owner-builder
Not publicly posted
Contractor requirements
Not publicly posted on the city site; Tennessee contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Residential outbuildings/carports/detached garages, $50.00
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula
Flat fee schedule by project type
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted
Payment note
Public fee sheet only; payment handling instructions were not posted with the fee sheet reviewed

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Not publicly posted (phone)
Inspection hours
City hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Time windows
City hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed; planning and zoning approval is required for the listed permit types

Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Johnsonville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN?
The public materials reviewed show building permit fees for new construction, additions, and outbuildings, and state those items must be approved by the Planning Commission
How much does a building permit cost in New Johnsonville, TN?
The minimum permit fee is Residential outbuildings/carports/detached garages, $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee schedule by project type. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN?
1. Contact Planning and Zoning to confirm whether the project needs permit review. 2. Complete the permit application. 3. Submit the application and any supporting information to city staff. 4. Pay the applicable building permit fee. 5. Obtain Planning Commission approval where required. 6. Proceed with construction after approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN?
Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in New Johnsonville, TN?
The following work is generally exempt: Public exemption list was not found on the city site; Burn permits are separate and are not a building permit exemption.
How do I schedule a building inspection in New Johnsonville, TN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

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