PERMITS
ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
To Acquire a Permit for the rural area of Robertson County, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department (615) 384-3666.
Flood Elevation Certificate or Sprinkler Plan may be required. Be sure you are able to secure a water tap for your property.
Permits are issued to the Land Owner or Contractor only. Permits are placed in the Land Owner’s name. Contractor must
be present to be listed as Contractor. Contractor must have license and be entered into the system. Permits not issued
after 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE OBTAIN PERMITS IN THE ORDER AS FOLLOW:
- Actual Septic Permit from Environmental Office, basement, Robertson County Office Building or Sewer Tap Receipt (if applicable). (615) 384-0240
- Driveway Permit-Robertson Co. Hwy. Dept., Hwy 41 North. (615) 384-2507. Office closed on Friday. State Hwy. Dept., 17th Avenue N, Springfield, TN (615) 382-2416
- You must have E-911 Address by E-911 addressing, 3rd Floor, Robertson Co. Office Bldg. (615) 384-0099
- Deed recorded in owner’s name.
- Plat (check plat for Fire Protection Sprinklers/Flood Elevation Notes).
- PROVIDE LEGIBLE building plans (fOr office.to kee1)cand file) for all structures in compliance with the 2012 building code with sufficient detail to show construction and
compliance with building code. Provide printed square footage of livable and non-livable space on the plans.
Cities of Adams, Orlinda and Cedar Hill require a letter of approval from the Mayor/City Manager to issue a Permit.
Permit Fees
| Mechanical Permits | $ 75.00 |
| Plumbing Permits | $ 75.00 |
| Dwelling | $1.50 per Heated/Cooled Square ft. Livable Space =AFT +$ .35 Total sq. ft. Under Roof Livable Space + Porches, Garages, Bonus Rooms, Basements, Etc. Total sq. ft. Under-Roof. = Permit Fee |
| Dwelling Permit | AFT+ Permit= TOTAL |
| Single Wide Mobile Home | $350.00+AFT@ $1.50 per heated square foot of the home Permit+ AFT= TOTAL |
| Additions, Porches, Garages, Storage Buildings, Etc. | sq ft. @ $ .35 |
| Residential Remodeling/Renovation Permit | sq ft. @ $ .25 |
| House Moving Permit (must obtain prior approval for moving house) | $ 175.00 Applicable Fees House Moving Permit + Building/Renovation Permit + AFT = TOTAL |
| Commercial/ Industrial Permits | |
| AFT-Adequate Facilities Tax | Commercial/Industrial sq ft.@$ .30 Residential sq ft. @$1. 50 |
| Permit Fees | Commercial/Industrial Fee Schedule |
| Agricultural Permits | Please inquire prior to construction. |
Revised 2021