City Building Permits

Goodlettsville (Sumner portion), TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Sumner County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

This report covers only the Sumner County portion of Goodlettsville. Goodlettsville spans Sumner and Davidson Counties, and inspections split by county for some trades.

Department
City of Goodlettsville Building Department / Codes and Building Safety
Address
318 North 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. Confirm the property is in the Sumner County portion of Goodlettsville.
  2. Verify zoning issues with Planning and Zoning before permit issuance.
  3. Apply through the govBuilt permit portal or use the posted city application forms for the relevant permit type.
  4. If a contractor is applying, provide Tennessee state contractor license information, permit bond, workers compensation proof, and liability insurance.
  5. City staff complete plan review in-house.
  6. Pay permit fees to the City of Goodlettsville.
  7. Complete the required inspection sequence, noting that plumbing and mechanical inspections in the Sumner portion are handled locally while electrical inspections are through the State Electrical Inspector.

Typical processing time: No general processing time estimate was publicly posted on the reviewed pages.

Source: City of Goodlettsville Building Department / Codes and Building Safety

General Requirements

Permits are required for above-ground and in-ground swimming pools, storage buildings, carports, garages, decks, residential and commercial additions and remodels, signs, tents, construction trailers, structure moving, structure demolition, blasting, accessory buildings, and fire or life safety permits.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Contractor license information
  • Permit bond
  • Workers compensation proof
  • Liability insurance
  • Project plans and valuation
  • Address verification for Sumner County properties
  • Permit-type-specific submittals
Permit validity
Valid while work is progressing. If work stops for longer than six months, the permit must be re-issued at a fee.
Building code
2018 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes; referenced NFPA documents; 2009 IECC; 2017 ICC A117.1. Electrical inspections are by Metro Nashville or the State of Tennessee depending on location within the city.
Owner-builder
Not clearly summarized on the reviewed public pages.
Contractor requirements
Contractor applications require a Tennessee state contractor license, permit bond, and proof of workers compensation and liability insurance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50 minimum permit fee for residential and commercial or industrial permits
Plan check fee
Commercial new or addition permit lines state building permit and plan review together. A separate general plan check percentage was not posted in the reviewed fee schedule.
Permit fee formula
Residential and commercial building fees are primarily square-foot based; pools and signs are valuation based by tier; land disturbance and stormwater use flat or acreage-based fees.
Reinspection fee
Failed reinspection fee is $100.
Payment note
FAQ states permit checks are payable to the City of Goodlettsville. The reviewed pages do not clearly post online payment instructions specific to govBuilt.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2022).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Goodlettsville Building Department / Codes and Building Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Typical inspection sequence: For new residential permits in the Sumner portion, the city lists footing, foundation, sheathing, framing, plumbing rough-in, mechanical rough-in, insulation, gas meter release, and final inspection. Electrical final approval must be completed before the city final building inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Goodlettsville Building Department / Codes and Building Safety 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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