City Building Permits
Guys, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Guys, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Guys is listed by the State Fire Marshal's Office as a city requiring a state residential building permit. Public local permit-office data is thin, so the state permit path is the documented route for new residential construction.
- Department
- State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town government for other local approvals
- Address
- CORE and state permit routing; no public local building permit office address was found
- Phone
- 615-741-7170 for the Department; local town contact shown by McNairy County is 731-239-4700
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CORE, Tennessee's Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm that the property is inside Guys city limits.
- Register for or access a CORE account.
- Purchase the residential permit in CORE or through an issuing agent.
- Add inspection services and submit the permit data.
- Request inspections when ready for foundation, framing, plumbing, mechanical, and final stages.
- Complete the construction and close out the permit.
Typical processing time: Inspections must occur within three working days of request, and footer inspections within one working day
General Requirements
New residential construction in Guys requires a state residential building permit. The state page also limits coverage to new construction and additions over 30 square feet.
Required Documents
- CORE permit application data and supporting project information
- Permit validity
- Work must start within 180 days. Permit expires on completion or two years from issuance, whichever comes first, unless extended in writing
- Building code
- State Fire Marshal's Office uses the 2018 IRC with amendments and 2018 IECC or IRC chapter 11 compliance
- Owner-builder
- Same state owner-builder rule applies, one single residence every two years for personal use
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee contractor licensing rules apply; hired work of $25,000 or more triggers contractor licensing requirements
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $100 for construction costs from $0 to $5,000
- Plan check fee
- Not separately posted
- Permit fee formula
- Valuation-based with added plumbing/HVAC and slab inspection charges
- Reinspection fee
- One reinspection free, later reinspection charges $100 each
- Payment note
- Online payment or issuing-agent payment is available
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town government for other local approvals to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- CORE or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov (phone)
- Inspection hours
- State inspection timing rules require action within three working days, or one day for footer inspections
- Time windows
- State inspection timing rules require action within three working days, or one day for footer inspections
Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, rough-in/framing, plumbing and mechanical as needed, final
First reinspection is free, later ones are fee-based
Additional Resources
- Building code: State Fire Marshal's Office uses the 2018 IRC with amendments and 2018 IECC or IRC chapter 11 compliance
- 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 State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town government for other local approvals before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guys Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Guys, TN?
- New residential construction in Guys requires a state residential building permit. The state page also limits coverage to new construction and additions over 30 square feet.
- How much does a building permit cost in Guys, TN?
- The minimum permit fee is $100 for construction costs from $0 to $5,000. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based with added plumbing/HVAC and slab inspection charges. Plan check fee: Not separately posted.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Guys, TN?
- 1. Confirm that the property is inside Guys city limits. 2. Register for or access a CORE account. 3. Purchase the residential permit in CORE or through an issuing agent. 4. Add inspection services and submit the permit data. 5. Request inspections when ready for foundation, framing, plumbing, mechanical, and final stages. 6. Complete the construction and close out the permit.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Guys, TN?
- Typical processing time is Inspections must occur within three working days of request, and footer inspections within one working day.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Guys, TN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Renovations are not covered by the state residential building permit program; The permit does not replace zoning, floodplain, septic, sewer, or electrical approvals; Manufactured and modular homes are treated separately, with site work or attachments possibly triggering permits.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Guys, TN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: CORE or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov.
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