City Building Permits
Waverly, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Waverly, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Waverly code and permit enforcement within Waverly city limits, including floodplain management.
- Department
- Codes and Inspection Department
- Address
- City Hall, 101 East Main Street, Waverly, TN 37185
- Phone
- (931) 296-2101 ext. 359
- Not publicly listed
Online Permit Portal
Platform: None publicly identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact the Building and Codes Department or visit City Hall to discuss the project and zoning.
- Prepare the required plans or sketch, plot plan, and supporting details based on the scope of work.
- Submit permit information and request any needed inspection guidance.
- Pay the required permit fee after review.
- Receive permit approval before starting work.
- Call for inspections as work progresses and obtain final approval before use or occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted
Source: Codes and Inspection Department
General Requirements
Waverly states a permit is required before any work can be done for building work, and that pool permits are required for above ground or in ground pools.
Required Documents
- Building plans and plot plans, or in some cases a sketch; additional information is required for permit issuance.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated on the current site
- Building code
- The city states it enforces minimum building code standards as adopted with exceptions in City Code Zoning Section 90
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly stated on the current site
- Contractor requirements
- Not publicly stated on the current site; Tennessee contractor licensing rules may still apply depending on project scope
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Not publicly posted
- Plan check fee
- Not publicly posted
- Permit fee formula
- Fees are described as determined by square footage or construction cost and the number of plumbing fixtures
- Reinspection fee
- Not publicly posted
- Payment note
- City business license fees are collected at City Hall; building fee payment details are not publicly posted
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Codes and Inspection Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call City Hall at (931) 296-2101 ext. 359 for the Building and Codes Department (phone)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except legal holidays
- Time windows
- City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except legal holidays
Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed; the department inspects construction sites for conformity to approved plans and codes
Not publicly posted
Additional Resources
- Building code: The city states it enforces minimum building code standards as adopted with exceptions in City Code Zoning Section 90
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- License lookup guide: Tennessee Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Tennessee Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Tennessee hub: Tennessee Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Codes and Inspection Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waverly Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Waverly, TN?
- Waverly states a permit is required before any work can be done for building work, and that pool permits are required for above ground or in ground pools.
- How much does a building permit cost in Waverly, TN?
- The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Fees are described as determined by square footage or construction cost and the number of plumbing fixtures. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Waverly, TN?
- 1. Contact the Building and Codes Department or visit City Hall to discuss the project and zoning. 2. Prepare the required plans or sketch, plot plan, and supporting details based on the scope of work. 3. Submit permit information and request any needed inspection guidance. 4. Pay the required permit fee after review. 5. Receive permit approval before starting work. 6. Call for inspections as work progresses and obtain final approval before use or occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Waverly, TN?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Waverly, TN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Publicly listed exemptions were not found on the current site; The FAQ only notes that permit needs depend on the work type.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Waverly, TN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call City Hall at (931) 296-2101 ext. 359 for the Building and Codes Department.
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