City Building Permits
Martin, TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Martin, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
The city handles commercial building permits locally and requires a City Residential Building Permit for some residential-related work, while new construction, additions of 30 square feet or more, and remodeling involving structural items are inspected by the State of Tennessee.
- Department
- City of Martin Building Codes / Building Inspector
- Address
- 109 University Street, Martin, TN 38237
- Phone
- 731-587-3126
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory and Enforcement System) • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Identify whether the work is commercial, city residential, or state residential inspection work.
- For commercial permits, pick up or download the commercial building permit application from the City of Martin.
- For state residential permits, register or log in to CORE and purchase the permit there.
- Submit project and contractor information, and for city work provide the required permit paperwork.
- Under city review, the permit is issued by Building Codes staff; under state residential work, the permit is issued through CORE and inspections are scheduled through the state.
- Arrange inspections as required before covering or occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted.
General Requirements
The city states permits are required for new construction, additions, remodeling involving structural items, satellite dishes, enclosing a garage or carport, storage buildings, swimming pools, and covered decks.
Required Documents
- Not fully public, but the city page indicates permit forms and related documents are available; the permit packet should include project and contractor details.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly posted on the city page.
- Building code
- City of Martin states it adopted the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool Code, Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, and Standard Amusement Device Code. Source: https://www.cityofmartin.net/government/building-codes/
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly posted.
- Contractor requirements
- The city permit application asks for contractor license number and expiration date. State contractor requirements may also apply by project type.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Not publicly posted
- Plan check fee
- Not publicly posted
- Permit fee formula
- The city permit application indicates fees may be based on standard city application fee or total project cost times a multiplier.
- Reinspection fee
- Not publicly posted
- Payment note
- No public permit payment portal found on the city site.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Martin Building Codes / Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- City inspections appear to be handled by Building Codes staff; state residential inspections are handled through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov. (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly posted.
- Time windows
- Not publicly posted.
Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted.
Not publicly posted.
Additional Resources
- Building code: City of Martin states it adopted the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool Code, Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code, and Standard Amusement Device Code. Source: https://www.cityofmartin.net/government/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 City of Martin Building Codes / Building Inspector before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Martin Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Martin, TN?
- The city states permits are required for new construction, additions, remodeling involving structural items, satellite dishes, enclosing a garage or carport, storage buildings, swimming pools, and covered decks.
- How much does a building permit cost in Martin, TN?
- The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: The city permit application indicates fees may be based on standard city application fee or total project cost times a multiplier.. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Martin, TN?
- 1. Identify whether the work is commercial, city residential, or state residential inspection work. 2. For commercial permits, pick up or download the commercial building permit application from the City of Martin. 3. For state residential permits, register or log in to CORE and purchase the permit there. 4. Submit project and contractor information, and for city work provide the required permit paperwork. 5. Under city review, the permit is issued by Building Codes staff; under state residential work, the permit is issued through CORE and inspections are scheduled through the state. 6. Arrange inspections as required before covering or occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Martin, TN?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly posted..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Martin, TN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Not fully listed publicly.; The city page implies some work is routed to the state residential system rather than city residential permitting..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Martin, TN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: City inspections appear to be handled by Building Codes staff; state residential inspections are handled through CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov..
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