What things require permits and licenses in the City Limits?

Special licenses and permits are required for a variety of activities within City Limits. For information regarding fees and application procedures, call the number indicated below:

  • Building Permit - Building Official
    Phone:  931-520-5268
    email Building Official
  • Building Contractors License - Building Official
    Phone: 931-520-5268
    email Building Official
  • Demolition - Building Official
    Phone: 931-520-5268
    email Building Official
  • Electric work - Electrical Inspector
    Phone:  931-520-5305
  • Electrical Construction - Electric Warehouse
    Phone: 931-526-7411
  • Fence - Building Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5368
  • Fireworks - Fire Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5269
  • Gas Hook-Up and Storage - Gas Department
    Phone: 931-520-5230
  • Grading - Public Works
    Phone: 931-520-5249
  • Mechanical Construction - Mechanical Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5270
    email Mechanical Inspector
  • Patio Cover - Building Official
    Phone: 931-520-5268
    email Building Official
  • Plumbing Construction - Building Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5368
    email Building Inspector
  • Sewer Tap Construction - Water/Sewer Dept Engineer
    Phone:  931-520-5258
  • Sign Permit - Sign Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5233
    email Sign Inspector
  • Street Construction - Public Works Dept City Engineer
    Phone: 931-520-5282
    email City Engineer
  • Tent Permit - Fire Inspector
    Phone: 931-520-5269
    email Fire Inspector

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