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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hendersonville
Permits are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, pools, retaining walls, demolition/asbestos-related work, and sub-trades.
Note: No public consolidated exemption list was located on the reviewed pages.
- Permit application
- One site plan
- One complete plan set
- Project-specific checklists
- Zoning forms
- Contractor bond
- State license
- Workers compensation proof or exemption affidavit
- Certificate of insurance
- Trade permit applications as applicable
- Building code
- 2021 IRC, IBC, IFGC, IPC, IPMC, IEBC, IECC, ISPSC, IMC, IFC; 2020 NEC; 2017 ICC A117.1. Effective July 1, 2025.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted on the reviewed pages.
- Owner-builder
- Home Owner Agreement form is posted on the permitting page, but the reviewed public page does not summarize the rule in plain text.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors and subcontractors must have a valid permit bond on file. State license may be required depending on amount and type of work. Must provide workers compensation documentation and liability insurance.
Application process
Typical processing: No general turnaround posted on the reviewed pages.
- 01 Prepare one site plan and one complete building plan set in PDF or paper format.
- 02 Submit plans and permit application to codes@hvilletn.org or deliver paper copies to the department.
- 03 Provide zoning forms, sub-trade applications, and checklist items that apply to the project type.
- 04 If a contractor is pulling the permit, provide the required permit bond, state license information, workers compensation documentation, and certificate of insurance.
- 05 Department staff review the plans and issue corrections if needed.
- 06 Pay permit and plan review fees.
- 07 Permit is issued, inspections are requested by phone or through the CSS portal, and the project proceeds through final approval and occupancy as applicable.
Typical processing time: No general turnaround posted on the reviewed pages.
Source: City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department ↗
Fee schedule
Hendersonville building permit fees
CSS portal supports permit payments; in-person payments are accepted during permitting hours, with payments accepted from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 615-590-4642 (phone)
- CSS portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing or foundation inspections, framing and trade rough-ins, insulation where applicable, and final inspection. Project-specific required inspection sheets are posted for new homes, garages, decks, additions, plumbing, and pools.
Source: City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hendersonville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hendersonville, TN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hendersonville, TN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hendersonville, TN? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hendersonville, TN? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hendersonville, TN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.