County permits

Rutherford County

Rutherford County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Rutherford County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Rutherford County Building Codes Department
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 615-898-7734
Email: buildingcodes@rutherfordcountytn.gov
Address: 1 South Public Square, Room 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Full unincorporated Rutherford County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Rutherford County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Rutherford County, Tennessee. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.