County Building Permits
Trousdale County, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Trousdale County, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
This office serves the countywide metro government and is the practical permit authority for unincorporated Trousdale County. The office says it issues permits and inspects new construction in Metro Hartsville/Trousdale County.
- Department
- Hartsville/Trousdale County Building, Codes, and Zoning
- Address
- 328 Broadway, Room 1, Hartsville, TN 37074
- Phone
- (615) 374-1125; Cell (615) 374-5066; Fax (615) 374-0558
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ Citizen Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm the project type and parcel location with the Building, Codes, and Zoning office.
- Assemble the Building Permit Application Checklist items and any required plans or supporting documents.
- File the building permit application through the iWorQ portal or contact the office for help.
- Upload the related plans or documents.
- Wait for review, comments, or approval from the office.
- Do not start work until the permit is issued.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages
Source: Hartsville/Trousdale County Building, Codes, and Zoning
General Requirements
The office states it enforces adopted zoning, building, health, and safety standards countywide. The subdivision regulations state no building permit shall be issued for certain noncompliant lots or where access requirements are not met.
Required Documents
- Building Permit Application Checklist items; plans and related documents uploaded through the portal; zoning or planning documents when applicable; septic coordination when applicable through TDEC.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed
- Building code
- Ordinance #205-2020-20 adopted the 2018 ICC code set for building, fire, gas, housing, mechanical, plumbing, existing buildings, property maintenance, energy conservation, and accessibility, with local amendments
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed
- Contractor requirements
- The public page does not publish a full contractor licensing rule set on the reviewed page. It does state that a business license does not itself establish zoning compliance, so applicants should confirm both licensing and zoning before filing
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Not publicly posted
- Plan check fee
- Not publicly posted
- Permit fee formula
- Not publicly posted for building permits; the public page only exposes the zoning change application fee of $350 and sign deposit of $150 for that zoning process
- Reinspection fee
- Not publicly posted
- Payment note
- The portal exists for application submission, but the reviewed pages did not publish a public fee payment workflow for building permits
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Hartsville/Trousdale County Building, Codes, and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact the office by phone; the page states field inspections and afternoon appointments are available as requested (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; afternoon field inspections and appointments require 24 hours advance notice
- Time windows
- Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; afternoon field inspections and appointments require 24 hours advance notice
Typical inspection sequence: The office states it inspects all new construction and coordinates planning, zoning, and subdivision review; the public pages do not publish a detailed trade-by-trade inspection sequence
Not publicly posted
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ordinance #205-2020-20 adopted the 2018 ICC code set for building, fire, gas, housing, mechanical, plumbing, existing buildings, property maintenance, energy conservation, and accessibility, with local amendments
- 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County Building, Codes, and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trousdale County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- The office states it enforces adopted zoning, building, health, and safety standards countywide. The subdivision regulations state no building permit shall be issued for certain noncompliant lots or where access requirements are not met.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted for building permits; the public page only exposes the zoning change application fee of $350 and sign deposit of $150 for that zoning process. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- 1. Confirm the project type and parcel location with the Building, Codes, and Zoning office. 2. Assemble the Building Permit Application Checklist items and any required plans or supporting documents. 3. File the building permit application through the iWorQ portal or contact the office for help. 4. Upload the related plans or documents. 5. Wait for review, comments, or approval from the office. 6. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages.
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- The following work is generally exempt: No consolidated public exemption list was located on the reviewed county pages; Applicants should confirm small repairs, cosmetic work, and any work near floodplain, steep slope, or access issues directly with the office before starting work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Trousdale County, TN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the office by phone; the page states field inspections and afternoon appointments are available as requested.
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