New Johnsonville, TN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue

Street address

City Hall, 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, TN 37134

Phone

(931) 622-4602 for permit questions; city hall main phone (931) 535-2715

cityofnj@tds.net

Coverage

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

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Johnsonville

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

Scope of work

Permit?

Public exemption list was not found on the city site

Exempt

Burn permits are separate and are not a building permit exemption

Exempt

Exempt Public exemption list was not found on the city site
Exempt Burn permits are separate and are not a building permit exemption

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

Building code: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public materials
Permit validity: Not publicly posted
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

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly posted

01

Contact Planning and Zoning to confirm whether the project needs permit review.
02

Complete the permit application.
03

Submit the application and any supporting information to city staff.
04

Pay the applicable building permit fee.
05

Obtain Planning Commission approval where required.
06

Proceed with construction after approval.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Johnsonville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

Public fee sheet only; payment handling instructions were not posted with the fee sheet reviewed

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

Not publicly posted

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Johnsonville permits

01 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

02 How much does a building permit cost in New Johnsonville, TN? ▸

Building permit fees in New Johnsonville, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Johnsonville, TN? ▸

Building permit processing times in New Johnsonville, TN typically run Not publicly posted. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in New Johnsonville, TN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Johnsonville, TN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Johnsonville, TN via: Not publicly posted.

last verified April 2026 source Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue ↗ entry id permits/tennessee/humphreys/new-johnsonville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning; permit questions handled by Richie Blue before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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