How much does a building permit cost in Luttrell, TN?

The minimum permit fee is County act caps residential permits at $225 and commercial permits at $450, subject to county legislative body setting the actual fee. Fees are calculated as: Public act only shows statutory maximums and county-set fee authority. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.

How do I apply for a building permit in Luttrell, TN?

1. Confirm with city hall whether Luttrell is enforcing a separate permit process for the project. 2. If no city process is confirmed, apply through the Union County Assessor of Property. 3. Provide the project description, location, owner information, and estimated cost. 4. Pay the permit fee. 5. Start work only after the permit is issued. 6. Follow applicable inspection and code enforcement requirements.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Luttrell, TN?

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

What work is exempt from building permits in Luttrell, TN?

The following work is generally exempt: No public Luttrell exemption list for ordinary building work was located; The county act exempts areas where a local building permit is required and enforced and copies are provided to the county assessor, but I did not find a public Luttrell program showing that exemption in effect.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Luttrell, TN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

City Building Permits

Luttrell, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Luttrell, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Union County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The county private act specifically names Luttrell and says the county permit requirement continues to apply there unless local zoning or building permits are required and enforced and copies are provided to the county assessor. I did not find a public Luttrell permit portal or published city permit workflow, so the safest public read is that county permitting remains the confirmed route unless the city confirms otherwise.

Department: Union County Assessor of Property, with no clear public Luttrell permit department page located
Address: 901 Main Street, Suite 106, Maynardville, TN 37807
Phone: 865-992-3211
Email: Randy.turner@unioncountytn.gov
Website: https://www.unioncountytn.gov/assessor-of-property/

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: None found • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Confirm with city hall whether Luttrell is enforcing a separate permit process for the project.
If no city process is confirmed, apply through the Union County Assessor of Property.
Provide the project description, location, owner information, and estimated cost.
Pay the permit fee.
Start work only after the permit is issued.
Follow applicable inspection and code enforcement requirements.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Union County Assessor of Property, with no clear public Luttrell permit department page located

General Requirements

The county private act requires a permit for new buildings or structures in Union County and for alterations over $1,000 in value.

Required Documents

The county act requires an application form prescribed by the tax assessor with project type, location, owner identity, estimated cost, and any other requested information.

Permit validity: Not publicly posted in the reviewed sources
Building code: Not clearly published for Luttrell in the reviewed public sources. County source points to state building codes.
Owner-builder: State owner-builder rules apply if the work falls under state law
Contractor requirements: No Luttrell-specific public rule found in the reviewed sources

Fees

Minimum permit fee: County act caps residential permits at $225 and commercial permits at $450, subject to county legislative body setting the actual fee
Plan check fee: Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula: Public act only shows statutory maximums and county-set fee authority
Reinspection fee: Not publicly posted
Payment note: County assessor says permits are not offered online

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Union County Assessor of Property, with no clear public Luttrell permit department page located to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly posted (phone)

Inspection hours: Luttrell city contact information is listed by ETDD, but no public inspection hours were located
Time windows: Luttrell city contact information is listed by ETDD, but no public inspection hours were located

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted

Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

Building code: Not clearly published for Luttrell in the reviewed public sources. County source points to state building codes.
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 Union County Assessor of Property, with no clear public Luttrell permit department page located before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Luttrell Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Luttrell, TN?: The county private act requires a permit for new buildings or structures in Union County and for alterations over $1,000 in value.
How much does a building permit cost in Luttrell, TN?: The minimum permit fee is County act caps residential permits at $225 and commercial permits at $450, subject to county legislative body setting the actual fee. Fees are calculated as: Public act only shows statutory maximums and county-set fee authority. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Luttrell, TN?: 1. Confirm with city hall whether Luttrell is enforcing a separate permit process for the project. 2. If no city process is confirmed, apply through the Union County Assessor of Property. 3. Provide the project description, location, owner information, and estimated cost. 4. Pay the permit fee. 5. Start work only after the permit is issued. 6. Follow applicable inspection and code enforcement requirements.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Luttrell, TN?: Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in Luttrell, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: No public Luttrell exemption list for ordinary building work was located; The county act exempts areas where a local building permit is required and enforced and copies are provided to the county assessor, but I did not find a public Luttrell program showing that exemption in effect.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Luttrell, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

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