City of Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant publishes permit applications for building construction and remodeling, demolition, fences, signs, swimming pools, curb cuts and driveways, land disturbance, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, and floodplain development. Permits required unless specific exemption applies.

Note: Thin public data; no complete public Mount Pleasant exemption list found on reviewed pages or fee schedule. Verify with Building and Planning before relying on standard code exemptions, as the city publishes permit forms for many work categories.

Building code

City of Mount Pleasant adopted 2024 International Building Codes with amendments in City Resolution 2025-1136, enforced by city Building Inspections office.

Permit validity

Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 6 months, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement.

Owner-builder

No stand-alone Mount Pleasant owner-builder affidavit found on reviewed pages.

Contractor requirements

Current State of Tennessee contractor license required if project valuation exceeds $25,000, plus workers compensation insurance listing the city as certificate holder.

1. 01
   Download the needed application from the Construction page (general building permit, demolition, fence, sign, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, floodplain, land disturbance).
2. 02
   Prepare the application with project address, valuation, square footage, plot plan, and plans or supporting details required for proposed work.
3. 03
   Submit the completed permit package by email to permits@mtpleasant-tn.gov, or work directly with Building and Planning Department at City Hall.
4. 04
   Provide contractor licensing and workers compensation insurance documents when required. State of Tennessee contractor license required for projects over $25,000 with City of Mt. Pleasant as certificate holder.
5. 05
   Respond to any zoning or code review comments, then pay permit fees through the city payment link or approved payment method.
6. 06
   After permit issuance, complete inspections and any temporary certificate of occupancy process if needed before final occupancy.

Typical processing time: Not posted on reviewed Mount Pleasant pages or forms.

Payment link routes to Citisen guest payment portal. Credit cards carry $2 minimum or 2.50% of subtotal; ACH over $10,000 carries additional 0.20% charge on amounts above $10,000.

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

• 931-379-7717 (phone)

Time windows

Not publicly posted

Typical sequence: Not published in consolidated city inspection checklist on reviewed pages.

Source: City of Mount Pleasant Building and Planning Department ↗