For more details, visit MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.
➡️ Electrical permits and inspection requests can be submitted online here.
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
Madison County Building Department
100 E. Main St., Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38301
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 any construction or land disturbance:
Contact the Madison County Building Department
Some areas require erosion and sediment control plans or geological studies
Contact the appropriate agency for driveway regulations:
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
Madison County Highway Department
City of Three Way
Madison County Construction Guide
Energy Code Updates – Effective May 20, 2024
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.
All temporary structures (residences, offices, RVs, etc.) must be approved by the Building Commissioner.
For details on homeowner permit eligibility and responsibilities, visit MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.
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 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