How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Pickett County, 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 long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Pickett County, TN?

Typical processing time is No local estimate found.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Pickett County, 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 unincorporated Pickett County, 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.

County Building Permits

Pickett County, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pickett County, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Pickett County is listed by Tennessee as OPT OUT of state residential building code enforcement. That means the state residential permit program does not appear to be the permit path for 1 and 2 family dwellings and townhouses in unincorporated county areas. Public local permit routing is thin.

Department: Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT. Tennessee's opt-out table lists Randy Randolph as the public contact for Pickett County residential code matters.
Address: Not separately posted for a Pickett County permit office
Phone: 931-261-8994
Email: 5445randolph@gmail.com
Website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire/residential-permits/jurisdictions-inspectors.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: None found • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm whether the site is in unincorporated Pickett County and whether any local ordinance applies.
For residential 1 and 2 family work, note that the state residential permit program does not appear to apply because Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT.
For any project that still needs a permit under local rules or for non-residential work, contact the county executive office for routing.
If the project falls under the state residential program in a different context, use CORE and the state inspection process.

Typical processing time: No local estimate found

Source: Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT. Tennessee's opt-out table lists Randy Randolph as the public contact for Pickett County residential code matters.

General Requirements

Tennessee state residential permits apply only in areas not exempted and not opted out; Pickett County 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 Pickett County. State residential permit process generally uses CORE application data 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. Pickett County 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 Pickett County were not publicly posted

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT. Tennessee's opt-out table lists Randy Randolph as the public contact for Pickett County residential code matters. 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 Pickett County
Time windows: Not publicly posted for Pickett County

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. Pickett County 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

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT. Tennessee's opt-out table lists Randy Randolph as the public contact for Pickett County residential code matters. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pickett County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Pickett County, TN?: Tennessee state residential permits apply only in areas not exempted and not opted out; Pickett County 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 unincorporated Pickett County, 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 unincorporated Pickett County, TN?: 1. Confirm whether the site is in unincorporated Pickett County and whether any local ordinance applies. 2. For residential 1 and 2 family work, note that the state residential permit program does not appear to apply because Pickett County is listed as OPT OUT. 3. For any project that still needs a permit under local rules or for non-residential work, contact the county executive office for routing. 4. If the project falls under the state residential program in a different context, use CORE and the state inspection process.
How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Pickett County, TN?: Typical processing time is No local estimate found.
What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Pickett County, 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 unincorporated Pickett County, 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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