How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Scott County, TN?

The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.

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

Typical processing time is Thin data. No public processing-time estimate was found.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Scott County, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: Thin data. No county exemption list was found in the reviewed public materials..

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Scott County, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the County Mayor's Office at the Scott County Office Building.

County Building Permits

Scott County, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies to the unincorporated area of Scott County outside Oneida, Huntsville, and Winfield. The county adopted a resolution in October 2022 opting out of statewide building code standards for one-family and two-family dwellings outside any municipality in the county.

Department: Scott County Government, via County Mayor's Office and any county code-routing determined by staff
Address: Scott County Office Building, 2845 Baker Highway, Huntsville, TN 37756
Phone: (423) 663-2000
Email: jerried.jeffers@scottcounty.com
Website: https://scottcounty.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: County website page with limited public posting • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm the project is in unincorporated Scott County and not inside Oneida, Huntsville, or Winfield.
Check whether the project is a one-family or two-family dwelling, because the county opted out of statewide building code standards for those dwellings outside municipalities.
Contact Scott County Government at the County Office Building for the current routing.
Obtain any county permit form or staff instructions, if required for the project type.
Submit the application and any supporting plans or site details to county staff.
Pay any applicable county fee if a permit is required.
Begin work only after county approval, if the project is subject to county permitting.
Request inspections or final review as directed by county staff.

Typical processing time: Thin data. No public processing-time estimate was found

Source: Scott County Government, via County Mayor's Office and any county code-routing determined by staff

General Requirements

Public-facing county materials are thin. The county resolution confirms that statewide building code standards do not apply to one-family and two-family dwellings in the unincorporated area outside municipalities. That does not equal a complete public statement that no permit is ever required, so staff confirmation is needed for each project type.

Required Documents

Thin data. No consolidated county checklist was found publicly

Permit validity: Thin data. Not publicly posted in the reviewed county materials
Building code: For one-family and two-family dwellings outside municipalities, Scott County opted out of statewide building code standards under T.C.A. 68-120-101 by resolution adopted October 17, 2022.
Owner-builder: Thin data. Not publicly posted
Contractor requirements: Thin data. Not publicly posted

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not publicly posted
Plan check fee: Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula: Not publicly posted
Reinspection fee: Not publicly posted
Payment note: No public payment workflow identified

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Scott County Government, via County Mayor's Office and any county code-routing determined by staff to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Contact the County Mayor's Office at the Scott County Office Building (phone)

Inspection hours: County office hours were not clearly posted on the reviewed permit materials
Time windows: County office hours were not clearly posted on the reviewed permit materials

Typical inspection sequence: Thin data. Not publicly posted

Thin data. Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

Building code: For one-family and two-family dwellings outside municipalities, Scott County opted out of statewide building code standards under T.C.A. 68-120-101 by resolution adopted October 17, 2022.
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 Scott County Government, via County Mayor's Office and any county code-routing determined by staff before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scott County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: Public-facing county materials are thin. The county resolution confirms that statewide building code standards do not apply to one-family and two-family dwellings in the unincorporated area outside municipalities. That does not equal a complete public statement that no permit is ever required, so staff confirmation is needed for each project type.
How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: 1. Confirm the project is in unincorporated Scott County and not inside Oneida, Huntsville, or Winfield. 2. Check whether the project is a one-family or two-family dwelling, because the county opted out of statewide building code standards for those dwellings outside municipalities. 3. Contact Scott County Government at the County Office Building for the current routing. 4. Obtain any county permit form or staff instructions, if required for the project type. 5. Submit the application and any supporting plans or site details to county staff. 6. Pay any applicable county fee if a permit is required. 7. Begin work only after county approval, if the project is subject to county permitting. 8. Request inspections or final review as directed by county staff.
How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: Typical processing time is Thin data. No public processing-time estimate was found.
What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: Thin data. No county exemption list was found in the reviewed public materials..
How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Scott County, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the County Mayor's Office at the Scott County Office Building.

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