Construction

  1. When do I need a building permit?
  2. Where do I obtain an electrical permit?
  3. What is the number for Tennessee One-Call?
  4. How do I know if I'm dealing with a reputable contractor?
  5. Where can I obtain a book that contains all building codes for City of Clarksville?
  6. How do I get my property rezoned?
  7. What are the required inspections for new construction?
  8. How Long Is a Permit Valid?
  9. Is it okay to remove the handrails from the steps?
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Reminder: Payments and permit requests received after 3:00pm may not be processed until the following business day.

NO PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR BY MAIL. ONLINE OR IN PERSON PAYMENTS ONLY. TO MAKE A PAYMENT ONLINE PLEASE VISIT: https://www.cityofclarksville.com/904/Online-Payments

Scheduling Inspections: For permit and inspection request, please call 931.645.7426 opt. 3 or email your request to bcresreq@cityofclarksville.com

  • Inspections performed Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
  • Contractor to provide application number and location information upon scheduling inspection.
  • Inspections can be scheduled from 9:00-2:00pm, at one hour intervals, no appointment times during 12:00-1:00 P.M.
  • Same day inspection requests are taken up to 2:00 P.M. Requests made after the cutoff will be scheduled on the following business day
  • Framing, Rough in, and Final Inspections are scheduled for next day service if requested before 3:00 P.M.
  • Footing inspections - same day service- 2 hour timeline.
  • Foundation inspections-same day service- 2 hour timeline.
  • Electrical underground inspections-same day service- 2 hour timeline.
  • Water and sewer inspections-same day service-2 hour timeline.
  • Appointment times scheduled as required.
  • Contractor shall be on site for all scheduled appointment times.
  • Re-inspection required for all rejected inspections.
  • Please send your residential inspection and permit requests to bcresreq@cityofclarksville.com
  • Please send your surveys to bcsurveys@cityofclarksville.com
  • Please send your plans to bcplans@cityofclarksville.com
  • Please send your sidewalk inspections to bcsidewalks@cityofclarksville.com
  • Please send your CABO'S (insulation letters) to bccabos@cityofclarksville.com

Fee’s for sub permits are listed on the applications, per trade. Listed below.

Commonly Requested Information

Residential Deck Handout

Accessory Structure Setbacks

Commercial Building Permit Application (Online)

Residential Building Permit Application (Online)

Gas Meter Information