County permits

Knox County

Knox County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Knox County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Codes Administration and Enforcement, Knox County Tennessee Government
Website: Knox Permit Portal ↗
Online portal: Knox Permit Portal ↗
Phone: 865-215-2325
Email: code.admin@knoxcounty.org
Address: City County Building, Suite 547, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Full unincorporated Knox County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Knox County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Knox County, Tennessee. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.