Permits and Fees
(Note: This information is provided for estimating purposes only. Calculations are completed by the Building and Codes Dept.)
Building Permits
Residential building permit fees for new construction of one and two family dwellings are based on square feet of heated areas plus one-third of the square feet of unheated areas and areas under roof, such as garages, unfinished basements and carports. Heated areas are measured along the outside of exterior walls. Residential building permit fees for additions/alterations are based on valuation.
Murfreesboro building permit and inspection services are now available online through http://www.buildingdepartment.com by BUILDERadius, Inc.
Building Permit Fees
One and Two Family Dwellings and Multiple Single Family Dwellings
not more than 3 stories high with separate means of egress - New Construction
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Basis: Size
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Min Fee
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Plus
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Less than 1,000 SF
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$250.00
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Not Applicable
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1,000 SF to 2,000 SF
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$250.00
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$0.28 per SF over 1,000 SF
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2,001 SF to 3,000 SF
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$530.00
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$0.36 per SF over 2,000 SF
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More than 3,000 SF
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$890.00
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$0.40 per SF over 3,000 SF
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Commercial building permits are based on construction value. This includes multi-family and industrial projects.
Commercial - New Construction/Additions/Alterations
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Basis: Construction Value*
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Min Fee
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Min Fee Includes
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Plus
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$101 to $2,000
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$22.00
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up to $1,000
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$22 per $1,000 valuation or fraction thereof
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$2,001 to $15,000
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$46.00
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First $2,000 valuation
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$14 for each additional $1,000 up to $15,000
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$15,001 to $50,000
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$220.00
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First $15,000
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$11.20 for each additional $1,000 up to $50,000
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$50,001 to $100,000
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$614.00
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First $50,000
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$9.00 for each additional $1,000 up to $100,000
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$100,001 to $500,000
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$1,064.00
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First $100,000
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$5.60 for each additional $1,000 up to $500,000
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More than $500,000
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$3,314.00
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First $500,000
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$3.40 for each additional $1,000
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Others
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Basis: Type of Structure
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Amount
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Notes
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Moving a building
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$150.00
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Demolishing a building
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$75.00
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Erecting a temporary structure
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$75.00
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Erecting tent
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$75.00
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Swimming Pools
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$50.00
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*Construction value is defined as including structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, interior finish, site preparation and development, architectural and design fees, overhead and profit.
Electrical Permit Inspection Fees
All properties other than residential one- and two-family and multi-family dwellings
ITEM
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EACH
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Rough-in inspections
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| zero (0) to 1,000 amps |
$30.00/insp.
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| over 1,000 amps |
$35.00/insp.
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Temporary poles and service releases
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| zero (0) to 200 amps |
$30.00
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| 201 to 400 amps |
$40.00
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| 401 to 600 amps |
$50.00
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| 601 to 1,000 amps |
$90.00
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| Over 1,000 amps |
$350.00
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Flat fee for final
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| Occupancy final |
$75.00/insp.
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HVAC permit
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$30.00/air handling unit
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Sign permit fee
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$40.00
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Re-inspection fee
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$30.00
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Residential one- and two-family and multi-family dwellings
ITEM
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EACH
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Electrical permit base fee
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$35.00
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New Construction (Only)
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Electrical Permit Base Fee Required
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zero (0) to 200 amps
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$80.00/unit*
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201 to 400 amps
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$100.00/unit
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Over 400 amps
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$120.00/unit
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Required Rough-In and Final Inspection
and first Re-Inspection
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Included
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Each additional inspection or Re-Inspection
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$30.00
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New Construction (Only)
Multi-Family Dwellings
Electrical Permit Base Fee Required
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zero (0) to 200 amps
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$80.00/unit
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* NOTE: "unit" means dwelling unit.
Plumbing Permit Fees
Plumbing Permit Fees
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Fee
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Flat Fee
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$20.00
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Per Fixture
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$5.00
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Water
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$10.00
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Sewer
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$10.00
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Mechanical Permit Fees
Mechanical permit fees for residential units are $38.00. Commercial units are a $30 flat fee plus $20 for the first $1,000 of valuation and $6.00 for each additional $1,000 of evaluation.
Gas Permit Fees
Gas permit fees are a $20 flat fee plus $5.00 per fixture.
Fireworks Permits
Prior to issuance of a fireworks permit, an applicant must have obtained a state fireworks permit, approval of the proposed location by the Board of Zoning Appeals and a valid City of Murfreesboro business license. A tent permit, in the amount of $75.00, is also required, plus fees for on-site signage.
Sign Permit Fees
$20 plus $1 per square foot of surface area display
$30 for portable signs
$20 plus 50 cents per linear foot for strip lighting
$30 for relocation or moving of any sign or sign structure
$30 for demolition of any sign or structure.
Temporary Directional Sign
Permits are not required for temporary ground signs; however, this overview of instructions for display of temporary directional sign for yard sale or other event should be reviewed and adhered.
Downloads
To download applications for the above permits, go to Forms.