How much does a building permit cost in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published. Fees are calculated as: Thin data. Building fees are paid through Shelby County Code Enforcement, while city planning applications may have separate fees.. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?

Typical processing time is No general public processing-time estimate was located..

What work is exempt from building permits in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?

The following work is generally exempt: No consolidated Millington exempt-work list was located in the reviewed pages..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Shelby County Code Enforcement handles inspections; city planning staff handle preconstruction reviews..

City Building Permits

Millington (Tipton portion), TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Millington (Tipton portion), Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Tipton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Millington's official pages state Shelby County Code Enforcement handles all permitting and inspections for the City of Millington, while the city Planning and Development office handles zoning and plan review. The public record reviewed did not identify a separate Tipton County-operated Millington permit office, so any Tipton-side Millington parcel should be verified carefully for actual jurisdiction.

Department: City of Millington Planning and Development for zoning review; Shelby County Code Enforcement for permits and inspections
Address: 7930 Nelson Rd., Millington, TN 38053 for city planning and development; Shelby County Code Enforcement, 6465 Mullins Station Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, for permits and inspections
Phone: City of Millington (901) 873-5701; Shelby County Code Enforcement (901) 222-8300
Email: jdarby@millingtontn.gov , k.webb@millingtontn.gov , B.Womble@millingtontn.gov , C.Yoders@millingtontn.gov for planning staff , no dedicated permit email was clearly published for Shelby County in the city pages reviewed
Website: https://www.millingtontn.gov/191/Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: Accela Citizen Access • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside Millington city limits and determine whether the site lies in Shelby County or any Tipton-adjacent fringe area that still needs jurisdiction verification.
Submit the required planning or site-plan application to the City of Millington Planning Department when zoning or plan review is needed.
After approval, apply for the construction permit through Shelby County Code Enforcement.
Pay the required permit fees through Shelby County's permitting system.
Complete inspections through Shelby County Code Enforcement and any city plan-review conditions through Millington Planning.

Typical processing time: No general public processing-time estimate was located.

Source: City of Millington Planning and Development for zoning review; Shelby County Code Enforcement for permits and inspections

General Requirements

Millington states owners need zoning compliance before constructing, changing use, or making improvements. The city pages also state Shelby County Code Enforcement handles all permitting and inspections.

Required Documents

Planning applications may include site plans, planned development materials, sign applications, exterior building renovation applications, property verification for zoning and occupancy, rezoning, variance, and related materials. County permit documents apply once the permit is routed to Shelby County.

Permit validity: City pages reviewed did not publish a Millington-specific expiration rule; county permit rules govern the issued construction permit.
Building code: Millington's pages describe city zoning and building standards, but the exact code edition was not surfaced in the reviewed snippets.
Owner-builder: No public owner-builder rule was located.
Contractor requirements: Not clearly published in the reviewed city pages.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not clearly published
Plan check fee: Not clearly published
Permit fee formula: Thin data. Building fees are paid through Shelby County Code Enforcement, while city planning applications may have separate fees.
Reinspection fee: Not clearly published
Payment note: Millington planning applications state checks should be made payable to the City of Millington and applications may be brought to City Hall.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Millington Planning and Development for zoning review; Shelby County Code Enforcement for permits and inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Shelby County Code Enforcement handles inspections; city planning staff handle preconstruction reviews. (phone)

Inspection hours: Shelby County Code Enforcement office hours in the Millington page are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with cashiers and license hours ending at 4:00 pm.
Time windows: Shelby County Code Enforcement office hours in the Millington page are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with cashiers and license hours ending at 4:00 pm.

Typical inspection sequence: Planning or zoning review first where needed, then permit issuance through Shelby County, then county inspections, then final city or county closeout as applicable.

Not clearly published in the city pages reviewed.

Additional Resources

Building code: Millington's pages describe city zoning and building standards, but the exact code edition was not surfaced in the reviewed snippets.
Zoning information: View zoning info
https://www.millingtontn.gov/183/Building-Department
https://www.millingtontn.gov/181/Applications
https://www.millingtontn.gov/191/Inspections
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 City of Millington Planning and Development for zoning review; Shelby County Code Enforcement for permits and inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Millington (Tipton portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: Millington states owners need zoning compliance before constructing, changing use, or making improvements. The city pages also state Shelby County Code Enforcement handles all permitting and inspections.
How much does a building permit cost in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published. Fees are calculated as: Thin data. Building fees are paid through Shelby County Code Enforcement, while city planning applications may have separate fees.. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.
How do I apply for a building permit in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Millington city limits and determine whether the site lies in Shelby County or any Tipton-adjacent fringe area that still needs jurisdiction verification. 2. Submit the required planning or site-plan application to the City of Millington Planning Department when zoning or plan review is needed. 3. After approval, apply for the construction permit through Shelby County Code Enforcement. 4. Pay the required permit fees through Shelby County's permitting system. 5. Complete inspections through Shelby County Code Enforcement and any city plan-review conditions through Millington Planning.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: Typical processing time is No general public processing-time estimate was located..
What work is exempt from building permits in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: The following work is generally exempt: No consolidated Millington exempt-work list was located in the reviewed pages..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Millington (Tipton portion), TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Shelby County Code Enforcement handles inspections; city planning staff handle preconstruction reviews..

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