Applications (Permit) Applications (Permit)
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We are now accepting all residential and commercial application through the online portal, GeoCivix. Here is a link to the website and here is a link for instructions on creating an account and getting started. As of July 1, 2026 we will no longer be accepting paper applications for the following:
Residential: New Build, Reno/Addition, Deck, Swimming Pool, Plumbing, Mechanical, and/or Sprinkler
Commercial: New Build, Buildout, Plans Review, Plumbing, Mechanical, and/or Sprinkler
Other: Mobile Annual Food Vendor, Temporary Mobile Vendor, Fireworks, New Business, Appeal Decision of Building Official, Operate Outside of Construction Hours, and/or Demolition
Building Codes Department
Residential Permit Applications:
Building (New Single Family)
Deck/Covered Deck
Mechanical
Plumbing
Renovation/Addition
Sprinkler (Fire)
Swimming Pool
Commercial Permit Applications:
Plans Review ONLY
Building (Commercial)
Building Tenant (Commercial)
Swimming Pool (Commercial)
Mechanical
Plumbing
Sprinkler (Fire)
Miscellaneous Permit Applications:
Appeal Decision of Building Official
Fireworks
Operate Outside of Construction Hours
Demolition
Food Trucks:
Mobile Food Vendor - Annual
Mobile Food Vendor- Temporary
State of Tennessee Electrical Inspection Information
Electrical Permits and Licensing:
(615) 741-7170
SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov
Jimmy Peek - State Electrical Inspector:
(615) 642-9951
jmmypeek@gmail.com
Request an Electrical Inspection:
Click here
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