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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Moore County
The public sources reviewed did not provide a complete countywide permit trigger list. The metro charter establishes one government for the entire county, and local planning/building issues appear to be handled at the metro level.
No public exempt-work list found in the sources reviewed
Because the local permit code was not found, exempt work should be confirmed directly with Metro Moore County before starting work
- Exempt No public exempt-work list found in the sources reviewed
- Exempt Because the local permit code was not found, exempt work should be confirmed directly with Metro Moore County before starting work
Required documents
- Not clearly published in the public sources reviewed
- Building code
- Not clearly published in the local sources reviewed. Moore County does not appear on the current Tennessee state residential permit jurisdiction list, so the practical permit rule should be confirmed directly with Metro Moore County.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly published in the public sources reviewed
- Owner-builder
- Tennessee homeowner rules may apply, but no Moore County-specific owner-builder form or rule was found in the public sources reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee contractor licensing and workers compensation rules still apply. MTAS notes contractors must satisfy state licensing rules and local officials must verify workers compensation coverage before issuing permits.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly available
- 01 Confirm whether the project is regulated by Metro Moore County, the State Fire Marshal, a utility, or another agency.
- 02 Check zoning and any planning review requirements for the parcel.
- 03 Prepare the application packet, site plan, and supporting documents.
- 04 Submit the application using the metro process if available.
- 05 Pay any required fee and obtain approval before starting work.
Typical processing time: Not publicly available
Source: Metropolitan Government of Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Moore County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly available
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly documented
03
Permit fee formula
Not publicly documented
04
Reinspection fee
Not publicly documented
Not publicly documented
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Not publicly documented (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Metro office hours are published by MTAS as Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, closed Thu
- Time windows
- Metro office hours are published by MTAS as Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, closed Thu
Typical sequence: Not publicly documented
Not publicly documented
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Moore County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
The public sources reviewed did not provide a complete countywide permit trigger list. The metro charter establishes one government for the entire county, and local planning/building issues appear to be handled at the metro level.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Moore County, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly available. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly documented. Plan check fee: Not publicly documented.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moore County, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the project is regulated by Metro Moore County, the State Fire Marshal, a utility, or another agency. 2. Check zoning and any planning review requirements for the parcel. 3. Prepare the application packet, site plan, and supporting documents. 4. Submit the application using the metro process if available. 5. Pay any required fee and obtain approval before starting work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Moore County, TN typically run Not publicly available. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Moore County, TN. The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list found in the sources reviewed; Because the local permit code was not found, exempt work should be confirmed directly with Metro Moore County before starting work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Moore County, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Moore County, TN via: Not publicly documented.
last verified April 2026
source Metropolitan Government of Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/moore/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Metropolitan Government of Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.