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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Guys
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.
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
- Exempt Renovations are not covered by the state residential building permit program
- Exempt The permit does not replace zoning, floodplain, septic, sewer, or electrical approvals
- Exempt Manufactured and modular homes are treated separately, with site work or attachments possibly triggering permits
Required documents
- CORE permit application data and supporting project information
- Building code
- State Fire Marshal's Office uses the 2018 IRC with amendments and 2018 IECC or IRC chapter 11 compliance
- Permit validity
- Work must start within 180 days. Permit expires on completion or two years from issuance, whichever comes first, unless extended in writing
- 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
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Inspections must occur within three working days of request, and footer inspections within one working day
- 01 Confirm that the property is inside Guys city limits.
- 02 Register for or access a CORE account.
- 03 Purchase the residential permit in CORE or through an issuing agent.
- 04 Add inspection services and submit the permit data.
- 05 Request inspections when ready for foundation, framing, plumbing, mechanical, and final stages.
- 06 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
§ 04
Fee schedule
Guys building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100 for construction costs from $0 to $5,000
02
Plan check fee
Not separately posted
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based with added plumbing/HVAC and slab inspection charges
04
Reinspection fee
One reinspection free, later reinspection charges $100 each
Online payment or issuing-agent payment is available
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Foundation, rough-in/framing, plumbing and mechanical as needed, final
First reinspection is free, later ones are fee-based
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Guys permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Guys, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Guys, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Guys, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Guys, TN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Guys, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Guys, TN typically run Inspections must occur within three working days of request, and footer inspections within one working day. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Guys, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Guys, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Guys, TN via: CORE or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov.
last verified April 2026
source State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town government for other local approvals ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/mcnairy/guys
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town government for other local approvals before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.