City Building Permits

Bartlett, TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Shelby County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Bartlett states this office is responsible for review and permitting of all projects within the City of Bartlett.

Department
City of Bartlett Code Enforcement Department / Code Construction
Address
6382 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone
(901) 385-6425
Website
https://www.cityofbartlett.org/24/Code-Enforcement

Online Permit Portal

Open Bartlett iWorQ Permit Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine whether the project needs a permit; Bartlett FAQ says permits are required for alterations or repairs to buildings, new buildings, fences, swimming pools, signs, detached buildings, siding, decks, and special events.
  2. Apply online through the Bartlett iWorQ permit portal or work with Code Enforcement in person at 6382 Stage Road.
  3. Submit the project information and plans required by the department; Bartlett publishes separate building, electrical, sign, and other permit application forms.
  4. Pay the applicable permit fee from the city fee schedule.
  5. Receive permit issuance from Bartlett Code Enforcement.
  6. Schedule inspections through Bartlett; the city FAQ says inspections must be called in by the person who obtained the permit.

Typical processing time: No public general processing-time estimate found.

Source: City of Bartlett Code Enforcement Department / Code Construction

General Requirements

Bartlett FAQ states a permit is required for any alteration or repair to a building, any new building, fence, swimming pool, sign, detached building, siding, decks, and special events.

Required Documents

  • Permit-specific forms
  • Project description
  • Valuation
  • Contractor details
  • Trade permits where needed
Permit validity
Bartlett's 2023 permit forms state the permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 6 months, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months.
Building code
Bartlett posts 2021 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2021 IFC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IPMC, 2017 NEC, and ICC A117.1-2017.
Owner-builder
No clear owner-builder web page found; confirm directly with Bartlett Code Enforcement for homeowner self-permit eligibility.
Contractor requirements
Permit forms request contractor license information, and separate trade permits are published by the city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
See the city fee schedule; the search snippet shows a detached building 400 square feet or less line item and miscellaneous construction fees.
Plan check fee
Not clearly broken out on the public main pages reviewed.
Permit fee formula
Bartlett uses a schedule with flat fees for some miscellaneous permits and listed construction-fee categories.
Reinspection fee
Amending permit fee is listed in the city fee schedule; verify current reinspection charges directly with Code Enforcement.
Payment note
Public-facing pages do not clearly spell out permit payment methods on the permit page; confirm with the department or the portal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Bartlett Code Enforcement Department / Code Construction to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Call Code Enforcement (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Building permit forms call for site, footing, posthole, slab, floor joist, sheathing, strapping, brick tie, rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, mechanical, and related inspections depending on scope.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Bartlett Code Enforcement Department / Code Construction before applying.

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