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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Collierville
Collierville requires permits for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, occupancy changes, and regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work. Fences and signs have their own permit processes.
Normal maintenance and repairs of existing buildings and structures and associated systems
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counters, and similar finish work
Concrete patios
Siding unless in a historic district
Windows when sash only is replaced
- Exempt Normal maintenance and repairs of existing buildings and structures and associated systems
- Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counters, and similar finish work
- Exempt Concrete patios
- Exempt Siding unless in a historic district
- Exempt Windows when sash only is replaced
Required documents
- Project-specific forms
- Plans
- Valuation
- Contractor information
- Site plans or lot plots
- Homeowner affidavits
- ResCheck
- Surveys
- Permit-specific checklists
- Building code
- Town page states Collierville enforces the 2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code with local amendments.
- Permit validity
- Approved permit applications are generally valid for 180 days from the application date; issued permits are generally valid if work starts within 180 days and is not suspended or abandoned for more than 180 days.
- Owner-builder
- Collierville's residential page states the state allows a homeowner to pull a new single-family dwelling permit once every two years using the published homeowner affidavit.
- Contractor requirements
- Commercial repairs and alterations must use a Tennessee licensed contractor. Trade work must be performed by a licensed contractor of that trade.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No general issuance SLA posted.
- 01 Determine project type using the Residential Projects, Commercial Projects, and FAQ pages.
- 02 For new commercial buildings, contact Development at (901) 457-2300 to schedule a pre-application meeting.
- 03 Submit the town building permit application, plans, and required supporting documents to Building and Codes; contractors may apply for most permits through the iWorQ portal, and in-person applications are accepted at Town Hall.
- 04 Pay the plan review fee at submittal.
- 05 Address review comments; when approved, the town may schedule a pre-construction meeting for commercial projects.
- 06 Receive the building permit, then pull trade permits as needed.
- 07 Complete required inspections and obtain CO when all applicable divisions approve the work.
Typical processing time: No general issuance SLA posted.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Collierville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Commercial plan review minimum is $62.50; CO without permit fee is $119.00.
02
Plan check fee
0.00275 times cost of project, minimum $62.50.
03
Permit fee formula
Commercial plans review fee is 0.00275 times project cost; permit fees and fire fees are calculated after review. Credit-card payments incur a 3.25 percent convenience fee.
04
Reinspection fee
No separate public reinspection chart found on the reviewed pages; permit extensions require written request.
Accepted methods include cash, check payable to the Town of Collierville, and credit card with a 3.25 percent convenience fee.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building and Codes: (901) 457-2310 (phone)
- building_codes@colliervilletn.gov (email)
- Contractor portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Permit forms list site, footing, posthole, slab, floor joist, sheathing, strapping, brick tie, rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, mechanical, and final approvals as applicable.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Collierville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Collierville, TN? ▸
Collierville requires permits for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, occupancy changes, and regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work. Fences and signs have their own permit processes.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Collierville, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Collierville, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Commercial plan review minimum is $62.50; CO without permit fee is $119.00.. Fees are calculated as: Commercial plans review fee is 0.00275 times project cost; permit fees and fire fees are calculated after review. Credit-card payments incur a 3.25 percent convenience fee.. Plan check fee: 0.00275 times cost of project, minimum $62.50..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Collierville, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Collierville, TN, follow these steps: 1. Determine project type using the Residential Projects, Commercial Projects, and FAQ pages. 2. For new commercial buildings, contact Development at (901) 457-2300 to schedule a pre-application meeting. 3. Submit the town building permit application, plans, and required supporting documents to Building and Codes; contractors may apply for most permits through the iWorQ portal, and in-person applications are accepted at Town Hall. 4. Pay the plan review fee at submittal. 5. Address review comments; when approved, the town may schedule a pre-construction meeting for commercial projects. 6. Receive the building permit, then pull trade permits as needed. 7. Complete required inspections and obtain CO when all applicable divisions approve the work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Collierville, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Collierville, TN typically run No general issuance SLA posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Collierville, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Collierville, TN. The following work is generally exempt: Normal maintenance and repairs of existing buildings and structures and associated systems; Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counters, and similar finish work; Concrete patios; Siding unless in a historic district; Windows when sash only is replaced. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Collierville, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Collierville, TN via: Building and Codes: (901) 457-2310, building_codes@colliervilletn.gov, Contractor portal.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Collierville Building and Codes Division ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/shelby/collierville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Collierville Building and Codes Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.