Harriman, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Harriman city limits only. Harriman's zoning ordinance assigns permit administration to the building official, and the city staff page lists a Codes Enforcer. This does not cover unincorporated Roane County.

Department

City of Harriman Codes Enforcer / municipal building official function

Address

408 N. Roane Street, Harriman, TN 37748

Phone

865-882-9414

Email

info@cityofharriman.net

Website

https://cityofharriman.net/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the project is inside Harriman city limits.
2. Prepare the permit request and supporting sketch or site plan if required.
3. Submit the application to the building official / codes staff.
4. For multifamily, commercial, public, semi-public, or industrial uses, obtain site plan approval from the planning commission before permit issuance.
5. Receive the permit if the proposal conforms to the ordinance.
6. Complete work within the permit validity period and request final inspection and occupancy approval as applicable.

Typical processing time: Final site inspection and certificate of occupancy review are addressed in the ordinance, but a general permit review turnaround is not clearly posted.

Source: City of Harriman Codes Enforcer / municipal building official function

General Requirements

Harriman requires a permit to commence excavation, construction, moving, or alteration of any building, including accessory buildings, except where the ordinance provides otherwise.

Required Documents

• For multifamily/commercial/public/semi-public/industrial uses, a site plan or PUD plan. For other uses, a dimensioned sketch or scale plan showing the lot and existing or proposed structures. The building official may request additional information.

Permit validity

Six months from issuance unless substantial progress has been made. The building official may grant 90-day extensions for good cause.

Building code

The city code reviewed references the building code and fire code in Title 12 and adopts the International Fire Code 2018 edition in the municipal code set. The publicly reviewed permit page did not clearly expose a single current building code edition summary.

Owner-builder

Not clearly posted in the reviewed materials.

Contractor requirements

Not clearly summarized in the reviewed materials.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly posted

Plan check fee

Not clearly posted

Permit fee formula

Not clearly posted in the reviewed public sources

Reinspection fee

Not clearly posted

Payment note

The city posts an online payment link and a citizen portal, but no public building-permit fee schedule or payment instructions were found

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Harriman Codes Enforcer / municipal building official function to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Contact codes staff / building official; no public self-scheduling detail was found (phone)

Inspection hours

City office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Time windows

City office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Typical inspection sequence: Planning commission review for applicable site-plan projects, building official permit issuance, then final site inspection and certificate of occupancy before use

The ordinance does not clearly publish a separate reinspection fee in the reviewed materials

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city code reviewed references the building code and fire code in Title 12 and adopts the International Fire Code 2018 edition in the municipal code set. The publicly reviewed permit page did not clearly expose a single current building code edition summary.
• 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

Harriman Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Harriman, TN?

Harriman requires a permit to commence excavation, construction, moving, or alteration of any building, including accessory buildings, except where the ordinance provides otherwise.

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

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not clearly posted in the reviewed public sources. Plan check fee: Not clearly posted.

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

1. Confirm the project is inside Harriman city limits. 2. Prepare the permit request and supporting sketch or site plan if required. 3. Submit the application to the building official / codes staff. 4. For multifamily, commercial, public, semi-public, or industrial uses, obtain site plan approval from the planning commission before permit issuance. 5. Receive the permit if the proposal conforms to the ordinance. 6. Complete work within the permit validity period and request final inspection and occupancy approval as applicable.

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

Typical processing time is Final site inspection and certificate of occupancy review are addressed in the ordinance, but a general permit review turnaround is not clearly posted..

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

The following work is generally exempt: Thin public data. The reviewed public sources do not publish a concise exempt-work list for building permits..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact codes staff / building official; no public self-scheduling detail was found.

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