Building Permits

General Information

 

For more details, visit MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.

➡️ Electrical permits and inspection requests can be submitted online here.

 

Staff Directory

Jeff Clark – Building Commissioner
(731) 423-6014
✉️ Email Jeff

Addie Fugate – Administrative Assistant
(731) 423-6014 
✉️ Email Addie

Derrick Byrum – Building Inspector
(731) 265-6163
✉️ Email Derrick

Travis Robertson – Building Inspector
(731) 265-6170
✉️ Email Travis

Brian Kemp – Fire Inspector
(731) 424-5577
✉️ Email Brian

 

Address & Hours

Madison County Building Department
 100 E. Main St., Suite 100
 Jackson, TN 38301

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Permits

Permits are required for:

Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, or demolition of a building or structure

Installation or alteration of electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems

Apply for permits online at MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.
Contact our office for assistance before beginning any work.

 

Before You Begin Site Work

Before any construction or land disturbance:

Contact the Madison County Building Department

Some areas require erosion and sediment control plans or geological studies

For grading permits (1 acre or more), apply through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).

 

Driveway Permits

Contact the appropriate agency for driveway regulations:

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Madison County Highway Department

City of Three Way

 

Resources & Documents

Madison County Construction Guide

Adopted Building Codes

Energy Code Updates – Effective May 20, 2024

Updated Interlocal Agreement

 

Zoning & Land Use

Visit the Planning Department or contact them for:

Subdivisions, site plans, and land use

Historic preservation

Road and infrastructure development

State and federal project coordination

Use the Property Search Map for zoning data.

 

Fees & Exemptions

Permit & Plan Review Fees

Residential Permit Exemptions

 

Temporary Use Structures

All temporary structures (residences, offices, RVs, etc.) must be approved by the Building Commissioner.

 

Homeowner Permits

For details on homeowner permit eligibility and responsibilities, visit MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.

 

Plan Requirements

A complete set of plans must include:

Site layout (with TDEC NOC if needed)

Life safety, structural, and floor plans

Electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical layouts

Approval letter from Madison County Health Department

Full plan submission details are available at MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.

 

Inspection Requests

Inspection requests must be made by the permit holder or an authorized representative.

Call: (731) 423-6014
Submit by 3:30 PM the day before the inspection

Required Information:

Contact number

Property address

Type of inspection

Preferred inspection date

 

Submit an Inspection Request Online