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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Maynardville
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.
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
- Exempt No public Maynardville exemption list for ordinary building work was located in the sources reviewed
- Exempt Maynardville MV/MFV ordinance only addresses mobile vendor and mobile food vendor activity, not general construction exemptions
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted
- 01 Confirm whether the project is inside Maynardville city limits and whether city zoning review or a city form is also needed.
- 02 Prepare the permit application and supporting documents.
- 03 Submit the permit application to the Union County Assessor of Property office.
- 04 Pay the permit fee at the assessor office.
- 05 Obtain the permit before starting work.
- 06 Arrange inspections through the applicable local or state inspection path if the project triggers them.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted
§ 04
Fee schedule
Maynardville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
03
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.
04
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted for Maynardville permits; for city MV/MFV violations, the ordinance says invalid operation may be ticketed and fined
County assessor states permits are not offered online
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits
Not publicly posted
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Maynardville permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Maynardville, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Maynardville, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Maynardville, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Maynardville, TN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Maynardville, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Maynardville, TN typically run Not publicly posted. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Maynardville, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Maynardville, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Maynardville, TN via: Not publicly posted for Maynardville building permits.
last verified April 2026
source Union County Assessor of Property, with Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/union/maynardville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Union County Assessor of Property, with Maynardville city zoning and permit forms also published by the City of Maynardville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.