How much does a building permit cost in New Market, TN?

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published. Fees are calculated as: Not clearly published. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.

How do I apply for a building permit in New Market, TN?

1. Confirm whether the project is governed by the town's building and zoning rules. 2. Prepare a sketch or scale plan and project details for submission to the building inspector. 3. Submit the application to the building inspector or Town Hall. 4. The building inspector reviews compliance and issues or denies the permit in writing. 5. After completion, apply for occupancy approval where required.

What work is exempt from building permits in New Market, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: Not clearly published in the sources reviewed.

How do I schedule a building inspection in New Market, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly published.

City Building Permits

New Market, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Jefferson County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town permitting applies inside New Market municipal limits. Public records show the town has a building inspector role in its code, but the current public web presence does not clearly publish a standalone permit department or modern permit page. Thin public data.

Department: Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall
Address: 1024 Volunteer Street, New Market, TN 37820
Phone: 865-475-3018
Email: cityofnewmarket@yahoo.com
Website: https://newmarkettn.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

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

Application Process

Confirm whether the project is governed by the town's building and zoning rules.
Prepare a sketch or scale plan and project details for submission to the building inspector.
Submit the application to the building inspector or Town Hall.
The building inspector reviews compliance and issues or denies the permit in writing.
After completion, apply for occupancy approval where required.

Typical processing time: The code says the recorder must act on certain permit applications within 24 hours for excavation permits, but a general building permit turnaround was not publicly published

Source: Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall

General Requirements

The town code says no person may park, locate, or occupy a house trailer or portable building unless a permit has been first issued by the building official, and title 12 references building, utility, etc. codes. The municipal code also states no building or structure may be erected, altered, or moved without a building permit from the building inspector.

Required Documents

A dimensioned sketch or scale plan showing shape, size, height, and location of buildings, plus existing and intended use and any other information the building inspector requests.

Permit validity: Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed
Building code: The public code reviewed reserves Title 12 for building, utility, etc. codes and references a building code enforced by the building official, but the specific adopted edition was not clearly published in the accessible text reviewed. Thin data.
Owner-builder: Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed
Contractor requirements: Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not clearly published
Plan check fee: Not clearly published
Permit fee formula: Not clearly published
Reinspection fee: Not clearly published
Payment note: Thin data. The public municipal code review did not surface a modern fee schedule.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not clearly published (phone)

Inspection hours: Town Hall office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with Wednesday closed on the public contact page
Time windows: Town Hall office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with Wednesday closed on the public contact page

Typical inspection sequence: The code requires final inspection and occupancy approval before use where applicable

If a building permit is refused, the building inspector must state the refusal in writing with the cause

Additional Resources

Building code: The public code reviewed reserves Title 12 for building, utility, etc. codes and references a building code enforced by the building official, but the specific adopted edition was not clearly published in the accessible text reviewed. Thin data.
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 Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Market Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in New Market, TN?: The town code says no person may park, locate, or occupy a house trailer or portable building unless a permit has been first issued by the building official, and title 12 references building, utility, etc. codes. The municipal code also states no building or structure may be erected, altered, or moved without a building permit from the building inspector.
How much does a building permit cost in New Market, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published. Fees are calculated as: Not clearly published. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.
How do I apply for a building permit in New Market, TN?: 1. Confirm whether the project is governed by the town's building and zoning rules. 2. Prepare a sketch or scale plan and project details for submission to the building inspector. 3. Submit the application to the building inspector or Town Hall. 4. The building inspector reviews compliance and issues or denies the permit in writing. 5. After completion, apply for occupancy approval where required.
How long does it take to get a building permit in New Market, TN?: Typical processing time is The code says the recorder must act on certain permit applications within 24 hours for excavation permits, but a general building permit turnaround was not publicly published.
What work is exempt from building permits in New Market, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: Not clearly published in the sources reviewed.
How do I schedule a building inspection in New Market, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not clearly published.

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