Plainview, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

The public record shows a city fee schedule and city council references to building fees, which suggests city-level permitting activity. At the same time, the Union County private act requires county permits unless a city permit system is required and enforced and copies are provided to the county assessor. Treat Plainview as a city with its own building-fee administration, but verify with city hall before filing because the county assessor also claims countywide permit sales.

Department

City of Plainview, with Union County permit authority also present under the county private act

Address

Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell, TN 37779

Phone

865-992-5841

Email

plnview@hotmail.com

Website

No clearly indexed official city permit department page found; city information is available through MTAS and city council records

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact Plainview city hall or planning staff to confirm whether the project is handled by the city, the county assessor, or both.
2. Prepare the building permit application and valuation information.
3. Submit plans or supporting material if required by the city for review.
4. Pay the applicable city permit fee or county permit fee as directed.
5. Obtain the permit before beginning work.
6. Schedule inspections and final signoff before occupancy or completion.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted

Source: City of Plainview, with Union County permit authority also present under the county private act

General Requirements

The public fee schedule references building fees under the Plainview building code and separate fees for demolition, reroofing, windows and doors, fencing, and driveway or sidewalk paving. The council record also shows a building construction permit fee.

Required Documents

• Not fully published in the sources reviewed; council materials indicate permit and project valuation information are used.

Permit validity

Reissue of expired permit fee appears in the city fee schedule, but the expiration term itself was not clearly published in the reviewed source.

Building code

The city council fee schedule references "per MN Building Code" in the source reviewed, but the specific edition was not clear from the public extract. This is thin data and should be verified with city hall.

Owner-builder

Not publicly posted

Contractor requirements

Not publicly posted in the reviewed city materials. State contractor licensing rules still apply where applicable.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly published in the reviewed public source

Plan check fee

Not clearly published

Permit fee formula

City fee schedule references "40% of 1997 Code" for building construction permit fee, plus a $5 state surcharge. The public source also shows flat fees for demolition, reroofing, windows and doors, fencing, sidewalk or driveway paving, and furnace or water heater work.

Reinspection fee

Reissue of expired permit is $50. Failure to obtain a building permit is listed as $150 for first offense or two times the permit fee, whichever is greater, and three times the permit fee for second offense.

Payment note

The fee schedule includes a $100 refundable deposit for certain projects if completed within 180 days and final inspection is completed. Miscellaneous city-incurred costs may also be billed.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Plainview, with Union County permit authority also present under the county private act to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Not publicly posted (phone)

Inspection hours

Plainview city offices are open Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Time windows

Plainview city offices are open Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted

Reissue of expired permit is separately priced; final inspection is tied to refund eligibility on certain deposits

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city council fee schedule references "per MN Building Code" in the source reviewed, but the specific edition was not clear from the public extract. This is thin data and should be verified with city hall.
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Plainview Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Plainview, TN?

The public fee schedule references building fees under the Plainview building code and separate fees for demolition, reroofing, windows and doors, fencing, and driveway or sidewalk paving. The council record also shows a building construction permit fee.

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

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published in the reviewed public source. Fees are calculated as: City fee schedule references "40% of 1997 Code" for building construction permit fee, plus a $5 state surcharge. The public source also shows flat fees for demolition, reroofing, windows and doors, fencing, sidewalk or driveway paving, and furnace or water heater work.. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.

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

1. Contact Plainview city hall or planning staff to confirm whether the project is handled by the city, the county assessor, or both. 2. Prepare the building permit application and valuation information. 3. Submit plans or supporting material if required by the city for review. 4. Pay the applicable city permit fee or county permit fee as directed. 5. Obtain the permit before beginning work. 6. Schedule inspections and final signoff before occupancy or completion.

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

Typical processing time is Not publicly posted.

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

The following work is generally exempt: Exact replacements of windows or doors appear to be exempt from the permit trigger noted in the fee schedule reference, but the source is not a full exemption ordinance; Other exemptions were not clearly published in the reviewed public materials.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Not publicly posted.

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