City Building Permits

Hendersonville, TENNESSEE Building Permit Guide

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

Tennessee Sumner County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside Hendersonville city limits.

Department
City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department
Address
101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville City Hall, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone
615-822-3802
Website
https://www.hvilletn.org/157/Building-Codes

Online Permit Portal

Open Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service

Platform: Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Prepare one site plan and one complete building plan set in PDF or paper format.
  2. Submit plans and permit application to codes@hvilletn.org or deliver paper copies to the department.
  3. Provide zoning forms, sub-trade applications, and checklist items that apply to the project type.
  4. If a contractor is pulling the permit, provide the required permit bond, state license information, workers compensation documentation, and certificate of insurance.
  5. Department staff review the plans and issue corrections if needed.
  6. Pay permit and plan review fees.
  7. Permit is issued, inspections are requested by phone or through the CSS portal, and the project proceeds through final approval and occupancy as applicable.

Typical processing time: No general turnaround posted on the reviewed pages.

Source: City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department

General Requirements

Permits are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, pools, retaining walls, demolition/asbestos-related work, and sub-trades.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • One site plan
  • One complete plan set
  • Project-specific checklists
  • Zoning forms
  • Contractor bond
  • State license
  • Workers compensation proof or exemption affidavit
  • Certificate of insurance
  • Trade permit applications as applicable
Permit validity
Not clearly posted on the reviewed pages.
Building code
2021 IRC, IBC, IFGC, IPC, IPMC, IEBC, IECC, ISPSC, IMC, IFC; 2020 NEC; 2017 ICC A117.1. Effective July 1, 2025.
Owner-builder
Home Owner Agreement form is posted on the permitting page, but the reviewed public page does not summarize the rule in plain text.
Contractor requirements
Contractors and subcontractors must have a valid permit bond on file. State license may be required depending on amount and type of work. Must provide workers compensation documentation and liability insurance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly posted in text on the reviewed fee pages.
Plan check fee
Residential plan review is 30 percent of the building permit fee; commercial plan review is 50 percent of the building permit fee.
Permit fee formula
Building permit fee is based on total project valuation times a 0.0047 multiplier. The city uses the 2021 Building Valuation Data Table as a minimum threshold.
Payment note
CSS portal supports permit payments; in-person payments are accepted during permitting hours, with payments accepted from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: footing or foundation inspections, framing and trade rough-ins, insulation where applicable, and final inspection. Project-specific required inspection sheets are posted for new homes, garages, decks, additions, plumbing, and pools.

Additional Resources

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

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