City Building Permits

Town of Farragut, TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Farragut, Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Knox County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within the Town of Farragut. Electrical permits and inspections are not issued by the town; those go through the State of Tennessee Electrical Inspectors Office and Lenoir City Utilities Board (865-986-6591).

Department
Building & Fire Codes Division, Town of Farragut
Address
11408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut, TN 37934
Phone
865-966-7057
Website
https://www.townoffarragut.org/130/Building-Fire-Codes

Online Permit Portal

Open My Government Online (MGO)

Platform: My Government Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether a building permit and zoning approval are required using the town's permit and zoning guidance.
  2. Create an MGO account and start the appropriate permit type.
  3. Upload required documents for that permit type, including contractor license, general liability insurance, workers compensation certificate naming the Town of Farragut, or notarized homeowner affidavit.
  4. Upload the site plan and construction plans for review.
  5. Respond to comments or corrections if requested, then pay permit fees.
  6. Print the issued permit and request inspections online through MGO. Final approval follows successful completion of required inspections.

Typical processing time: No standard permit issuance turnaround posted. Inspections are by appointment only with a one-day turnaround if available.

Source: Building & Fire Codes Division, Town of Farragut

General Requirements

Permits are required for all new construction and a vast majority of remodeling, both commercial and residential. Permits are required for owners or authorized agents who intend to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, or fire-protection work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application data
  • Plans and site plan
  • Copy of contractor license
  • General liability insurance
  • Workers compensation certificate naming the Town of Farragut as certificate holder
  • Notarized homeowner affidavit when applicable
  • Professional design requirements for commercial plans under state law
Permit validity
Building Permit Extensions are available. Confirm current expiration terms with the town for the permit type at issue.
Building code
2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IECC, 2018 ISPSC, 2018 IPMC, 2018 IFC, 2018 NFPA 101, ICC A117.1-2017, and 2017 NEC
Owner-builder
The homeowner-builder exemption is for property owners constructing a single residence, farm building, or other building for individual use in the county of residence, not for resale, lease, rent, or similar purpose, and not more than one single residence within two years. The owner must perform or directly supervise the work and remains responsible for code compliance, inspections, zoning, and workers compensation documentation.
Contractor requirements
Plumbing and gas or mechanical contractors performing work in Farragut must be licensed and obtain permits, with review by the Board of Plumbing and Gas/Mechanical Examiners. Manual J report required with all mechanical permit applications. Electrical permits go through the State of Tennessee Electrical Inspectors Office.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$37 for valuation of $1,000 and less
Plan check fee
Commercial plan review is one-half of the calculated building permit fee, paid at plan submittal. Re-submittal fees: $104 for commercial after initial submittal and one correction; $52 for residential.
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based: $1,000 or less: $37.00; $1,001-$50,000: $36.00 for first $1,000 plus $6.75 per additional thousand or fraction; $50,001-$100,000: $353 for first $50,000 plus $5.50 per additional thousand or fraction; $100,001-$500,000: $623 for first $100,000 plus $4.25 per additional thousand or fraction; $500,001 and up: $2,345 for first $500,000 plus $2.75 per additional thousand or fraction
Trade permit fee
Included in general building permit fee
Reinspection fee
$52 for first reinspection, $104 for second reinspection, $208 for inspections beyond the second reinspection
Penalty (no permit)
Commencing work without a permit doubles the calculated building permit fee
Payment note
All permit fees must be paid before an inspection can be scheduled. No separate card-processing surcharge clearly posted on public permitting pages.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective FY2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory structures not over 200 square feet
  • Fences not over 7 feet high
  • Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge
  • Water tanks on grade up to 5,000 gallons within the listed dimensional ratio
  • Sidewalks and driveways
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
  • Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
  • Swings and other playground equipment
  • Window awnings that meet the listed wall-support and projection limits
  • Detached decks not over 200 square feet, not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to a dwelling, and not serving the required exit door
  • Listed temporary decorative lighting and other minor electrical items
  • Portable gas and mechanical appliances and other minor gas or mechanical items
  • Minor plumbing leak and stoppage work

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Inspection requests must be submitted the business day prior to, and before, 3:00 PM Eastern Time to be scheduled for the next business day. Requests after 3:00 PM are scheduled no earlier than the following business day.
Inspection hours
By appointment only with a one-day turnaround if available; some may take two or more days depending on availability

Typical inspection sequence: Residential inspection sequence: footing, plumbing slab rough-in, energy slab, crawl space or basement, plumbing rough-in, gas rough-in, mechanical rough-in, fireplace rough-in, exterior wall covering and flashing, framing, energy wall or insulation, gas or mechanical final, plumbing final, and building final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building & Fire Codes Division, Town of Farragut before applying.

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