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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ten Mile
The county states its compliance coordinator handles interpretation and enforcement of the zoning resolution, subdivision regulations, mobile home regulations, and floodplain regulations, and issues compliance permits. For residential construction in unincorporated Meigs County, the SFMO requires a state residential building permit.
Thin public data on county exemptions. The county page identifies zoning, subdivision, mobile home, and floodplain compliance functions, but does not publish a detailed exemption list.
State residential permit rules do not replace zoning approval, floodplain compliance, septic/sewer approval, or electrical permits.
- Exempt Thin public data on county exemptions. The county page identifies zoning, subdivision, mobile home, and floodplain compliance functions, but does not publish a detailed exemption list.
- Exempt State residential permit rules do not replace zoning approval, floodplain compliance, septic/sewer approval, or electrical permits.
Required documents
- No county permit checklist was publicly posted on the county page reviewed. State residential permit applications are purchased through CORE and inspections are tied to the permit number.
- Building code
- State residential program uses the 2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments. County zoning resolution and floodplain rules also apply to land use, siting, and subdivision matters.
- Permit validity
- State residential permit rules require work to start within 180 days and the permit expires upon completion or two years from issuance, whichever comes first, unless extended in writing.
- Owner-builder
- State rule allows a homeowner to construct one single residence every two years for personal use without a licensed contractor, subject to the Tennessee contractor licensing rules for hired work over the threshold.
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee licensing rules apply. The SFMO says a homeowner-hired portion of $25,000 or more is not exempt from contractor licensing requirements.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted
- 01 Confirm whether the work is in a county-controlled unincorporated area and whether county zoning or floodplain review applies.
- 02 Contact Meigs County Planning and Zoning at 423-334-2565 or planningandzoning@meigscountytn.org.
- 03 Obtain any county compliance permit required for zoning, subdivision, mobile home, or floodplain issues.
- 04 If the project is residential new construction in unincorporated Meigs County, buy the Tennessee residential building permit through CORE or an issuing agent.
- 05 Complete inspections through the state SFMO process.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted
§ 04
Fee schedule
Ten Mile building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
State residential permit minimum is $100 for construction costs $0 to $5,000
02
Plan check fee
No separate county plan check fee found publicly. State residential permit fees include inspection coverage, with extra charges only for added plumbing/HVAC or non-monolith slab inspection situations.
03
Permit fee formula
State residential permit fees are valuation-based
04
Reinspection fee
One free reinspection per permit; second and later reinspections cost $100 each.
State permits are purchased in CORE or through an issuing agent. No county payment portal was located.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- State inspections are requested through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the permit number and ready date. (phone)
- Inspection hours
- State law requires inspections within three working days of the request, with footer inspections within one working day.
- Time windows
- State law requires inspections within three working days of the request, with footer inspections within one working day.
Typical sequence: Foundation prior to pour, rough-in/framing, final inspection, and an additional slab inspection if the slab is not a monolith pour. Plumbing and mechanical inspections are also part of the state residential process.
One free reinspection per permit, then $100 for each additional reinspection.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ten Mile permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
The county states its compliance coordinator handles interpretation and enforcement of the zoning resolution, subdivision regulations, mobile home regulations, and floodplain regulations, and issues compliance permits. For residential construction in unincorporated Meigs County, the SFMO requires a state residential building permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Ten Mile, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is State residential permit minimum is $100 for construction costs $0 to $5,000. Fees are calculated as: State residential permit fees are valuation-based. Plan check fee: No separate county plan check fee found publicly. State residential permit fees include inspection coverage, with extra charges only for added plumbing/HVAC or non-monolith slab inspection situations..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Ten Mile, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the work is in a county-controlled unincorporated area and whether county zoning or floodplain review applies. 2. Contact Meigs County Planning and Zoning at 423-334-2565 or planningandzoning@meigscountytn.org. 3. Obtain any county compliance permit required for zoning, subdivision, mobile home, or floodplain issues. 4. If the project is residential new construction in unincorporated Meigs County, buy the Tennessee residential building permit through CORE or an issuing agent. 5. Complete inspections through the state SFMO process.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Ten Mile, TN typically run Not publicly posted. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Ten Mile, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data on county exemptions. The county page identifies zoning, subdivision, mobile home, and floodplain compliance functions, but does not publish a detailed exemption list.; State residential permit rules do not replace zoning approval, floodplain compliance, septic/sewer approval, or electrical permits.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ten Mile, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Ten Mile, TN via: State inspections are requested through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the permit number and ready date..
last verified April 2026
source Meigs County Planning and Zoning plus Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/meigs/ten-mile
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Meigs County Planning and Zoning plus Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.