Sevierville, TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside Sevierville city limits. The city directs users to its verification map to confirm whether a parcel is inside the city.

Department

City of Sevierville Department of Code Enforcement

Address

120 Gary Wade Blvd., Sevierville, TN 37862

Phone

865-453-5504

Email

cvalentine@seviervilletn.org

Website

https://www.seviervilletn.org/442/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Sevierville city limits using the city verification map.
2. Prepare required plans and submittals. The city says permit applications must be submitted online with plans, licenses, and insurance when applicable. Stamped or sealed drawings are required where applicable under the city policy.
3. Submit the application and plans through MyGovernmentOnline.
4. City staff review the plans and return corrections if needed.
5. Pay permit and plan review fees before permit issuance.
6. After permit issuance, request inspections online.
7. Complete the required inspections, including the combined final inspection with the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal when applicable.
8. After final approval, closeout documentation such as occupancy approval is issued as applicable.

Typical processing time: Usually 15 to 20 working days for plan review.

Source: City of Sevierville Department of Code Enforcement

General Requirements

All new construction, remodeling, and major repairs; houses; commercial buildings; decks; garages; accessory structures; temporary tents; signs; and other work handled by the Code Enforcement Department.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Site, floor, and structural plans as applicable
• Stamped or sealed drawings when required
• Contractor licenses and insurance when applicable
• Sign permit materials for signs
• Planning approvals for projects needing site plan approval

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the current city permit pages reviewed.

Building code

IBC 2021; IRC 2018; IFGC 2021; IPC 2021; IMC 2021; IECC 2018 amended; IEBC 2021; IFC 2021; NFPA 101 2021; ICC A117.1 2017.

Owner-builder

Not clearly posted on the current city permit pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Applications require licenses and insurance when applicable. The city also requires registered Tennessee design professionals for work requiring sealed plans.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$30 base fee for building permits

Plan check fee

One-half of the permit fee, or $50, whichever is greater

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based for building permits; flat fees for plumbing, demolition, structure moving, temporary structures, and certain sign permits

Reinspection fee

$50

Payment note

Permit and plan review fees must be paid before permit issuance; no work may begin until all fees are paid

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Swimming pools
• Painting
• Cabinetry
• Emergency repairs
• Reroofing without structural work

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Online booking links for building inspections and combined final inspections (online)

Inspection hours

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Typical inspection sequence: City pages do not publish a universal sequence on the main permit pages, but inspection guides are posted for residential and commercial work

Additional Resources

• Building code: IBC 2021; IRC 2018; IFGC 2021; IPC 2021; IMC 2021; IECC 2018 amended; IEBC 2021; IFC 2021; NFPA 101 2021; ICC A117.1 2017.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Adopted Codes and Inspection Information
• Required Plans and Submittals
• Land Disturbance Permit Fees
• Code Enforcement
• License lookup guide: Tennessee Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Tennessee Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Tennessee hub: Tennessee Contractor License & Permit Hub

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