Permits

One of the primary purposes of the Town of Smyrna Building Safety Department is to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the Town's nationally recognized building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical codes. Our work includes performing plan examinations, issuing construction documents, and performing inspections. We also issue Certificates of Occupancy, which signify that the structure has been inspected for compliance with all adopted codes. We are committed to safety, service, and integrity.

While the department's most frequent customers are building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and members of the construction industry, we also serve the citizens of Smyrna. Anyone who intends to demolish, alter, build an addition, or erect a new structure must first obtain the appropriate permit from this department. This ensures that the structure, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, complies with all applicable codes and ordinances.

For a summary of current permit fees, please review the Permit Fee Schedule document:

View Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)

Completed applications and forms can be submitted in any of the following ways:

• Email: permits@townofsmyrna.org
• In person: 315 S Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167
• Fax: 615-355-5781

Applications must be accompanied by all three of the following:

1. Copy of State of Tennessee Contractor’s License (or Home Improvement/LLE/LLP).
2. Certificate of insurance with Workers' Compensation/Exemption information (must bear the same name as the contractor's license).
3. Town of Smyrna Business Tax License OR Business Tax License Release Form stating that the business tax license is not required at this time.
   
   For more information on the Town of Smyrna business tax license or to obtain the release form, please contact Tammy Thaw at 615-459-2553 ext. 2506 or tammy.thaw@townofsmyrna.org.

Applications must be accompanied by the completed and notarized homeowner's affidavit (blank form can be found under “Forms” below).

Homeowner permits may only be issued for residential projects if the property owner resides, or plans to reside, on the property. Homeowner permits may not be issued if the owner is doing construction work on the property for the purposes of resale, lease, etc. In those cases, a licensed contractor is required to obtain the permit and complete the work.