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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Humphreys County
Public county materials reviewed show permit fees are being established for NFIP Floodplain Development Applications and planning commission applications; a broad general building permit process for all unincorporated development was not clearly published
No countywide public exemption list was found
County materials reviewed are focused on floodplain and planning commission applications rather than a published general building exemption table
- Exempt No countywide public exemption list was found
- Exempt County materials reviewed are focused on floodplain and planning commission applications rather than a published general building exemption table
Required documents
- Not publicly posted for a countywide building permit application; floodplain and planning commission documents may be required depending on the project
- Building code
- Not clearly published for unincorporated Humphreys County in the reviewed county materials
- Permit validity
- Not publicly posted
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly posted
- Contractor requirements
- Not publicly posted at county level; Tennessee contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted
- 01 Contact Humphreys County Government or the Planning Commission to confirm whether the work is routed through county floodplain, subdivision, or other land use review.
- 02 Confirm whether the project falls in an incorporated city or in unincorporated county territory.
- 03 Submit the required application materials if the county requires a floodplain development application or planning commission review.
- 04 Pay the county fee if applicable.
- 05 Complete any required review before beginning work.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted
§ 04
Fee schedule
Humphreys County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly posted yet in the materials reviewed
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
03
Permit fee formula
County resolutions indicate new fees for NFIP Floodplain Development Applications and planning commission applications, but the actual dollar amounts were not visible in the reviewed public agenda text
04
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted
County agenda says revenues will be deposited into the General Fund
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
- County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Time windows
- County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Not publicly posted
Not publicly posted
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Humphreys County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
Public county materials reviewed show permit fees are being established for NFIP Floodplain Development Applications and planning commission applications; a broad general building permit process for all unincorporated development was not clearly published
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted yet in the materials reviewed. Fees are calculated as: County resolutions indicate new fees for NFIP Floodplain Development Applications and planning commission applications, but the actual dollar amounts were not visible in the reviewed public agenda text. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Contact Humphreys County Government or the Planning Commission to confirm whether the work is routed through county floodplain, subdivision, or other land use review. 2. Confirm whether the project falls in an incorporated city or in unincorporated county territory. 3. Submit the required application materials if the county requires a floodplain development application or planning commission review. 4. Pay the county fee if applicable. 5. Complete any required review before beginning work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Humphreys County, 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 unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: No countywide public exemption list was found; County materials reviewed are focused on floodplain and planning commission applications rather than a published general building exemption table. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Humphreys County, TN via: Not publicly posted.
last verified April 2026
source Humphreys County Planning Commission; county permit routing is not clearly published as a general building department ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/humphreys/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Humphreys County Planning Commission; county permit routing is not clearly published as a general building department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.