Clifton

The city publishes a building permit form for business and residential construction; state residential permits apply for new residential construction in the city limits

• Exempt The city page reviewed does not publish a detailed exemption list for construction permits
• Exempt State residential permit rules exclude renovations from the state building permit requirement

Building code

The city code governs local building permits; the state residential code governs covered state residential permits

Permit validity

Not publicly stated on the city page reviewed; state residential permits expire after completion or two years

Owner-builder

State owner-builder rule applies for covered residential work

Contractor requirements

Tennessee contractor licensing rules apply where triggered by project value and scope

1. 01
   Identify whether the work is a city construction permit item, a state residential permit item, or both.
2. 02
   For local city construction permits, download or request the city Building_Permit form and complete it.
3. 03
   Bring the completed application to Clifton City Hall.
4. 04
   City staff review the application; the city notes that the size of the project determines fees.
5. 05
   For state residential permit work, apply through the state CORE system or an issuing agent.
6. 06
   Complete any required inspections before occupancy or use.

Typical processing time: No Clifton-specific processing time found

Source: City of Clifton City Hall / City Recorder, with state residential permits required for covered residential work ↗

City Hall handles permit paperwork; specific payment methods were not published on the permit page reviewed

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Not publicly posted for city permits; state residential inspections use CORE or email (phone)

Inspection hours

Not publicly posted

Time windows

Not publicly posted

Typical sequence: Not publicly posted for city permits; state sequence is foundation, rough-in/framing, final

Not publicly posted for city permits; state residential reinspection rules are one free, then $100