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

The minimum permit fee is Public county act caps the fee at up to $225 for residential and $450 for commercial, but the current local rate was not published on the county site reviewed. Fees are calculated as: County private act says the amount is set by the county legislative body, subject to statutory maximums. The public record reviewed does not show a current online formula.. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.

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

1. Confirm whether the project is inside Maynardville city limits and whether city zoning review or a city form is also needed. 2. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents. 3. Submit the permit application to the Union County Assessor of Property office. 4. Pay the permit fee at the assessor office. 5. Obtain the permit before starting work. 6. Arrange inspections through the applicable local or state inspection path if the project triggers them.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

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

The following work is generally exempt: No public Maynardville exemption list for ordinary building work was located in the sources reviewed; Maynardville MV/MFV ordinance only addresses mobile vendor and mobile food vendor activity, not general construction exemptions.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits.

City Building Permits

Maynardville, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Union County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The county assessor states that all building permits for Union County must be purchased in that office and that permits are not offered online. The Maynardville city site also publishes a building permit form and zoning ordinance, so the practical routing appears to be county permit issuance with city zoning review or supplemental city forms for work inside city limits. This should be treated as mixed authority, not a single city-only system.

Department: Union County Assessor of Property, with Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville
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 whether the project is inside Maynardville city limits and whether city zoning review or a city form is also needed.
Prepare the permit application and supporting documents.
Submit the permit application to the Union County Assessor of Property office.
Pay the permit fee at the assessor office.
Obtain the permit before starting work.
Arrange inspections through the applicable local or state inspection path if the project triggers them.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: Union County Assessor of Property, with Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville

General Requirements

Under the county private act, a permit is required for new buildings or structures in Union County and for alterations over $1,000 in value. Maynardville also publishes its own building permit form and zoning ordinance, so city-side review may also apply.

Required Documents

County application form prescribed by the tax assessor; for Maynardville city zoning applications, the city zoning ordinance for MVs/MFVs requires an application form, a letter from the private property owner, and a general description of the unit and placement.

Permit validity: The county act does not state a public expiration term in the source reviewed. The Maynardville MV/MFV permit ordinance says those permits are valid for one year from issuance.
Building code: Maynardville publishes zoning and subdivision regulations, but the public source reviewed did not clearly identify a Maynardville-adopted building code edition. The county assessor page links to state building codes, and the county is operating under Tennessee state code context.
Owner-builder: No Maynardville-specific owner-builder rule found in public city sources reviewed. State law allows an owner to construct one single residence every two years for personal use if not for resale, lease, or rent.
Contractor requirements: No city-specific rule found in the public sources reviewed. State contractor licensing rules still apply where work thresholds are met.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Public county act caps the fee at up to $225 for residential and $450 for commercial, but the current local rate was not published on the county site reviewed
Plan check fee: Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula: County private act says the amount is set by the county legislative body, subject to statutory maximums. The public record reviewed does not show a current online formula.
Reinspection fee: Not publicly posted for Maynardville permits; for city MV/MFV violations, the ordinance says invalid operation may be ticketed and fined
Payment note: County assessor states 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 Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits (phone)

Inspection hours: Maynardville city offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Time windows: Maynardville city offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits

Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

Building code: Maynardville publishes zoning and subdivision regulations, but the public source reviewed did not clearly identify a Maynardville-adopted building code edition. The county assessor page links to state building codes, and the county is operating under Tennessee state code context.
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 Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maynardville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Maynardville, TN?: Under the county private act, a permit is required for new buildings or structures in Union County and for alterations over $1,000 in value. Maynardville also publishes its own building permit form and zoning ordinance, so city-side review may also apply.
How much does a building permit cost in Maynardville, TN?: The minimum permit fee is Public county act caps the fee at up to $225 for residential and $450 for commercial, but the current local rate was not published on the county site reviewed. Fees are calculated as: County private act says the amount is set by the county legislative body, subject to statutory maximums. The public record reviewed does not show a current online formula.. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Maynardville, TN?: 1. Confirm whether the project is inside Maynardville city limits and whether city zoning review or a city form is also needed. 2. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents. 3. Submit the permit application to the Union County Assessor of Property office. 4. Pay the permit fee at the assessor office. 5. Obtain the permit before starting work. 6. Arrange inspections through the applicable local or state inspection path if the project triggers them.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Maynardville, TN?: Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in Maynardville, TN?: The following work is generally exempt: No public Maynardville exemption list for ordinary building work was located in the sources reviewed; Maynardville MV/MFV ordinance only addresses mobile vendor and mobile food vendor activity, not general construction exemptions.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Maynardville, TN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits.

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