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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Michie
The state residential building permit is required for new residential construction in Michie city limits. The state page also notes the permit is for new construction and additions over 30 square feet.
Renovations are not subject to the state residential building permit program
Manufactured and modular homes generally do not need a state residential building permit for the home itself, but site-built additions, decks, porches, stoops, or site work may trigger permits
The state permit is building-only and does not replace zoning, septic, sewer, floodplain, or electrical approvals
- Exempt Renovations are not subject to the state residential building permit program
- Exempt Manufactured and modular homes generally do not need a state residential building permit for the home itself, but site-built additions, decks, porches, stoops, or site work may trigger permits
- Exempt The state permit is building-only and does not replace zoning, septic, sewer, floodplain, or electrical approvals
Required documents
- Permit application data in CORE, project information, and any supporting drawings or contractor information needed by the system or issuing agent
- Building code
- State Fire Marshal's Office enforces the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments, plus the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code or IRC chapter 11 compliance
- Permit validity
- Work must start within 180 days. The permit expires on completion or two years from issuance, whichever comes first, unless an exception is granted in writing
- Owner-builder
- A property owner may construct one single residence once every two years for his or her own use, as long as it is not for resale, lease, or rent
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee contractor licensing rules apply. If the owner hires labor and any portion is $25,000 or more, licensing rules apply. Contractors must also be licensed to obtain permits for others
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Inspections must occur within three working days of request, and footer inspections within one working day
- 01 Determine that the project is within Michie city limits and subject to the state residential permit program.
- 02 Create or log into a CORE account.
- 03 Purchase the residential permit in CORE or through an issuing agent.
- 04 Add any needed inspection services.
- 05 Request inspections through CORE or by email with the permit number and ready date.
- 06 Complete foundation, framing, plumbing, mechanical, and final inspections as applicable.
- 07 Receive final approval 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
Michie 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 on the public fee table reviewed
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based by cost of construction, with added fees for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slab-other-than-monolith-pour cases
04
Reinspection fee
One reinspection per permit is free; a second or subsequent reinspection costs $100 each
Fees can be paid online or through an issuing agent per state guidance
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- CORE or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Inspections must occur within three working days of request, except footer inspections within one working day
- Time windows
- Inspections must occur within three working days of request, except footer inspections within one working day
Typical sequence: Foundation, rough-in/framing, plumbing and mechanical as applicable, final
First reinspection is free; later reinspection charges apply
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Michie permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Michie, TN? ▸
The state residential building permit is required for new residential construction in Michie city limits. The state page also notes the permit is for new construction and additions over 30 square feet.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Michie, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Michie, 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 by cost of construction, with added fees for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slab-other-than-monolith-pour cases. Plan check fee: Not separately posted on the public fee table reviewed.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Michie, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Michie, TN, follow these steps: 1. Determine that the project is within Michie city limits and subject to the state residential permit program. 2. Create or log into a CORE account. 3. Purchase the residential permit in CORE or through an issuing agent. 4. Add any needed inspection services. 5. Request inspections through CORE or by email with the permit number and ready date. 6. Complete foundation, framing, plumbing, mechanical, and final inspections as applicable. 7. Receive final approval and close out the permit.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Michie, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Michie, 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 Michie, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Michie, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Renovations are not subject to the state residential building permit program; Manufactured and modular homes generally do not need a state residential building permit for the home itself, but site-built additions, decks, porches, stoops, or site work may trigger permits; The state permit is building-only and does not replace zoning, septic, sewer, floodplain, or electrical approvals. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Michie, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Michie, 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 offices for other local approvals ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/mcnairy/michie
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits; local town offices for other local approvals before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.