County permits

Shelby County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Shelby County.

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

Permit authority: Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement
Website: Accela Citizen Access / Develop901 Citizen Portal ↗
Online portal: Accela Citizen Access / Develop901 Citizen Portal ↗
Phone: (901) 222-8300
Email: Use Develop901 contact resources at https://www.develop901.com/contact and the OPD customer service contact list at https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30322/OPD-Customer-Service-Counter-Contact-List
Address: 6465 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38134

Full unincorporated Shelby County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Shelby County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Shelby 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.