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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Maury County
County materials state the office issues permits and inspects new construction in unincorporated Maury County. Permit application covers residential homes, additions, mobile homes, non-residential structures, moving structures, and associated plumbing and mechanical work.
Agricultural structures or uses incidental to agricultural enterprise may qualify for county Certificate of Agricultural Exemption
When exemption granted, Maury County cannot require building permit issuance or conduct inspections for exempt structure or use
- Exempt Agricultural structures or uses incidental to agricultural enterprise may qualify for county Certificate of Agricultural Exemption
- Exempt When exemption granted, Maury County cannot require building permit issuance or conduct inspections for exempt structure or use
Note: Thin public data; no broader county exemption list beyond agricultural exemption process found on reviewed pages.
Required documents
- Septic permit or recertification
- Proof of water tap or water source
- Driveway approval on county or state roads
- Plans and specifications
- Plot plan showing property line distances
- Copy of deed when acting as owner-contractor
- Contractor state license and Maury County business license
- Plumber state license and county business license
- E911 address assignment
- Floodplain, geotechnical, State Fire Marshal, or planning commission information required by project scope
- Building code
- County adopted 2018 International Codes per resolution on Building and Zoning page. Permit application fee notes state moving and compliance work based on 2018 building and commercial codes.
- Permit validity
- No public county page reviewed stated permit expiration period.
- Owner-builder
- Application requires copy of deed if acting as owner-contractor.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must show proof of valid Tennessee State Contractor's License and Maury County business license. Plumbers must show proof of valid Tennessee State Plumbing License and Maury County business license. Applicants directed to Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance for electrical permits.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not posted on reviewed county page or application packet.
- 01 Confirm the property is in unincorporated Maury County and not inside Columbia, Mount Pleasant, or Spring Hill.
- 02 Assemble the residential permit package: septic permit or recertification from TDEC, proof of water tap or water source, driveway approval from Maury County Highway Department (county roads) or TDOT (state roads), building plans and specifications, plot plan showing distances from property lines, and copy of deed if acting as owner-contractor.
- 03 Obtain additional information as required: address assignment from E911, flood hazard information, geotechnical report, State Fire Marshal approvals, or commercial site details.
- 04 Submit the building permit application to Building and Zoning Office. All residential plans can be emailed to MUnderhill@maurycounty-tn.gov.
- 05 Provide proof of contractor licensing and county business license for contractors and plumbers when applicable, then pay building permit fee and new development tax with separate checks.
- 06 Post the permit at job site and keep approved plans on site with job box and required site facilities.
- 07 Schedule inspections by phone at least 24 hours in advance and complete full county inspection sequence before certificate of occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not posted on reviewed county page or application packet.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective April 15, 2025
Fee type
Amount
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Minimum permit fee
No fee for valuation of $1,000 and less unless inspection required, in which case $25 per inspection
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Plan check fee
No separate plan check fee published in reviewed application packet.
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Permit fee formula
Single-family home construction and additions: $0.60 per square foot for everything under roof including porches and decks. Non-residential structures: $80 per square foot then run through valuation fee table. Permit fee tiers start at $25 for first $1,000 plus $7 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000, then reduce in later tiers. Permit fee includes building, plumbing, mechanical.
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Reinspection fee
Beginning with 8th inspection, reinspection fees apply after turn down. 9th inspection: $25; 10th: $50; each after 10th: $100.
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Penalty (no permit)
Work started before permit issuance results in doubled fees. Moving fee: $100 plus underlying building permit fee.
Building permit fee and new development tax must be paid with separate checks. Office accepts cash, credit card, or check. Credit card carries 2.5% convenience fee collected by third-party processor.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective April 15, 2025) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 931-375-3002 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least 24 hours advance notice required
- Inspection hours
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with daily lunch closure 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Typical sequence: Footing; foundation; dry-in or framing; plumbing; mechanical; energy; final; blower door test submission before certificate of occupancy
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Maury County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
County materials state the office issues permits and inspects new construction in unincorporated Maury County. Permit application covers residential homes, additions, mobile homes, non-residential structures, moving structures, and associated plumbing and mechanical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Maury County, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is No fee for valuation of $1,000 and less unless inspection required, in which case $25 per inspection. Fees are calculated as: Single-family home construction and additions: $0.60 per square foot for everything under roof including porches and decks. Non-residential structures: $80 per square foot then run through valuation fee table. Permit fee tiers start at $25 for first $1,000 plus $7 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000, then reduce in later tiers. Permit fee includes building, plumbing, mechanical.. Plan check fee: No separate plan check fee published in reviewed application packet..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Maury County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is in unincorporated Maury County and not inside Columbia, Mount Pleasant, or Spring Hill. 2. Assemble the residential permit package: septic permit or recertification from TDEC, proof of water tap or water source, driveway approval from Maury County Highway Department (county roads) or TDOT (state roads), building plans and specifications, plot plan showing distances from property lines, and copy of deed if acting as owner-contractor. 3. Obtain additional information as required: address assignment from E911, flood hazard information, geotechnical report, State Fire Marshal approvals, or commercial site details. 4. Submit the building permit application to Building and Zoning Office. All residential plans can be emailed to MUnderhill@maurycounty-tn.gov. 5. Provide proof of contractor licensing and county business license for contractors and plumbers when applicable, then pay building permit fee and new development tax with separate checks. 6. Post the permit at job site and keep approved plans on site with job box and required site facilities. 7. Schedule inspections by phone at least 24 hours in advance and complete full county inspection sequence before certificate of occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Maury County, TN typically run Not posted on reviewed county page or application packet.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Maury County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural structures or uses incidental to agricultural enterprise may qualify for county Certificate of Agricultural Exemption; When exemption granted, Maury County cannot require building permit issuance or conduct inspections for exempt structure or use. Note: Thin public data; no broader county exemption list beyond agricultural exemption process found on reviewed pages. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Maury County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Maury County, TN via: 931-375-3002. At least 24 hours advance notice required.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Maury County Building and Zoning Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.