Byrdstown, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

State residential permit program list shows Byrdstown as OPT OUT. That means the state residential building code enforcement program is not the active permit path here for 1 and 2 family dwellings and townhouses. Publicly available local building permit routing is limited.

Department

Thin public data. No clearly posted Byrdstown building permit department found. Tennessee's opt-out jurisdiction table does not list a separate Byrdstown inspector contact.

Address

Not publicly posted for a Byrdstown permit office

Phone

Not publicly posted

Email

Not publicly posted

Website

https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire/residential-permits/jurisdictions-inspectors.html

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm whether the project is in Byrdstown city limits and whether any local zoning or permit review applies.
2. For residential 1 and 2 family work, note that the state residential permit program does not appear to apply because Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT.
3. If a permit is still required by a local ordinance or for a non-residential project, contact the county executive office for routing.
4. If state residential permitting applies to a different project type or status change, use the Tennessee CORE/state residential permit process.

Typical processing time: No local estimate found

Source: Thin public data. No clearly posted Byrdstown building permit department found. Tennessee's opt-out jurisdiction table does not list a separate Byrdstown inspector contact.

General Requirements

Tennessee state residential permits apply only in areas not exempted and not opted out; Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT. State says additions over 30 square feet to existing homes require a permit where the state program applies.

Required Documents

• Not publicly posted for Byrdstown. State residential permit program generally requires permit application information through CORE and contractor verification.

Permit validity

State residential building permits are valid for 2 years. Work must begin within 180 days or the permit can become void.

Building code

State residential program adopts the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC where it applies. Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT, so no statewide residential enforcement appears to apply there.

Owner-builder

Tennessee allows one homeowner permit every 2 years for individual use, and the home cannot be for sale, lease, or rent.

Contractor requirements

State contractor licensing rules apply. A homeowner may do individual-use work without a contractor license, but anyone hired by the owner performing $25,000 or more of work must be licensed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$100 for up to $5,000 valuation under the state residential fee table

Plan check fee

Not clearly posted in the state residential materials reviewed

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based under state residential fee table

Reinspection fee

One reinspection per permit is free; a second or subsequent reinspection is $100 each

Payment note

State residential permit fees are paid through the state process; local payment rules for Byrdstown were not publicly posted

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Thin public data. No clearly posted Byrdstown building permit department found. Tennessee's opt-out jurisdiction table does not list a separate Byrdstown inspector contact. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• State residential inspections are scheduled through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov when the state program applies (phone)

Inspection hours

Not publicly posted for Byrdstown

Time windows

Not publicly posted for Byrdstown

Typical inspection sequence: State residential process uses permit issuance, inspections during construction, and final certificate of occupancy where applicable

One free reinspection per permit; later reinspections are $100 each

Additional Resources

• Building code: State residential program adopts the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC where it applies. Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT, so no statewide residential enforcement appears to apply there.
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Byrdstown Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Byrdstown, TN?

Tennessee state residential permits apply only in areas not exempted and not opted out; Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT. State says additions over 30 square feet to existing homes require a permit where the state program applies.

How much does a building permit cost in Byrdstown, TN?

The minimum permit fee is $100 for up to $5,000 valuation under the state residential fee table. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based under state residential fee table. Plan check fee: Not clearly posted in the state residential materials reviewed.

How do I apply for a building permit in Byrdstown, TN?

1. Confirm whether the project is in Byrdstown city limits and whether any local zoning or permit review applies. 2. For residential 1 and 2 family work, note that the state residential permit program does not appear to apply because Byrdstown is listed as OPT OUT. 3. If a permit is still required by a local ordinance or for a non-residential project, contact the county executive office for routing. 4. If state residential permitting applies to a different project type or status change, use the Tennessee CORE/state residential permit process.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Byrdstown, TN?

Typical processing time is No local estimate found.

What work is exempt from building permits in Byrdstown, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: Detached garages, sheds, barns, and other detached structures not used for living purposes are not subject to the state residential building permit.; Owner-performed work on a qualifying home may be exempt from contractor license requirements under the individual-use rule.; One-family and two-family dwellings and domestic outbuildings are exempt from having plans prepared by registered design professionals in many cases..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Byrdstown, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: State residential inspections are scheduled through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov when the state program applies.

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