City Building Permits

Goodlettsville (Davidson County portion), TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Goodlettsville (Davidson County portion), Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Davidson County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

For projects in the Davidson County portion of Goodlettsville, the city issues the building permit and performs building and fire inspections, but Metro Nashville Codes issues electrical, plumbing, and gas/mechanical permits and performs those trade inspections.

Department
Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office
Address
Community Development Offices, 318 N. Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Phone
615-851-3741
Website
https://www.goodlettsville.gov/82/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open GovBuilt

Platform: GovBuilt • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit the permit application through the Goodlettsville GovBuilt portal, or submit in person at 318 N. Main Street.
  2. Goodlettsville performs plan review in house.
  3. Resolve zoning concerns before permit issuance; the city's FAQ directs applicants to verify zoning issues with Planning and Zoning at 615-851-2202.
  4. If the project is in the Davidson County portion of the city, obtain the building permit from Goodlettsville first.
  5. After the Goodlettsville building permit is issued, obtain plumbing, gas/mechanical, and electrical permits from Metro Nashville Codes.
  6. Complete Goodlettsville building and fire inspections plus Metro trade inspections.
  7. Goodlettsville will not issue the certificate of occupancy until all Metro trade permits have completed final inspection.

Typical processing time: No fixed public turnaround posted.

Source: Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office

General Requirements

Goodlettsville's FAQ and permit materials show permits are required for new residential and commercial work, additions and remodels, signs, tents, construction trailers, structure moving, demolition, accessory buildings, pools, decks, carports, and fire/life safety permits. A fire/life safety permit and inspection are also required to open a new business with no construction.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Tennessee State Contractor's license
  • Permit bond
  • Proof of workers compensation
  • Liability insurance
  • Zoning clearance
Permit validity
The FAQ states the permit remains valid as long as work is progressing. If work stops for more than six months, the permit must be reissued at a fee.
Building code
Goodlettsville states it enforces the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Fire Code with amendments, and the FAQ adds 2018 International Residential, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, 2009 IECC, and ICC A117.1 (2017). For the Davidson portion, electrical inspections are by Metro Nashville, so the electrical code edition should be confirmed with Metro.
Owner-builder
No clear owner-builder rule was posted in the Goodlettsville materials reviewed.
Contractor requirements
Tennessee State Contractor's license, permit bond, workers compensation, and liability insurance are required when a contractor applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly posted
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula
Not publicly posted
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted; permit reissuance is required if work stops for more than six months
Payment note
The FAQ states permit checks are payable to the City of Goodlettsville. Public fee data is otherwise thin. Contact city at 615-851-3741 for current fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Goodlettsville lists footing, foundation, sheathing, framing, plumbing rough-in, mechanical rough-in, insulation, gas meter release, and final. For the Davidson portion, Metro performs plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections, and Goodlettsville performs the building and fire side.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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