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Barndominium Regulations in Tennessee | The Complete Guide
With home costs on the rise, many are searching for an affordable alternative. In recent years, barndominiums have emerged as a popular option, combining all the comforts of a modern home with the cost-efficiency of post-frame construction.
However, requirements for barndominiums can vary from those of a traditional home. In this guide, we’ll provide you with clarity on barndominium regulations in Tennessee, including permitting and building code information, so you can get started on building your dream home with ease.
Can You Build a Barndominium in Tennessee?
Yes, most areas in Tennessee allow the construction of barndominiums, provided that the proper building permits are obtained and that your property is appropriately zoned for the structure.
The sections below outline applicable codes, permit requirements, and county and city contacts so you can confirm what applies before you build.
What Permits are Needed to Build a Barndominium?
Most Tennessee jurisdictions require zoning approval and a building permit for barndominiums. Check out the chart below to find out what your area requires.
Barndominium Zoning Requirements
Zoning requirements vary by county and municipality, but one principle is consistent across Tennessee: land is divided into zones such as residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial. Your property’s zone determines the types of structures allowed and the permits you must obtain.
To make this easier, we’ve organized each county’s information by residential, commercial, and agricultural categories so you can quickly see what applies. For definitive guidance and to confirm compliance, contact your local zoning office to verify your property’s zoning and the permits, plans, or reviews required in your area.
Barndominium Regulations in Tennessee By County
Below are the counties within our service area and their requirements regarding permits and inspections for barndominiums.
Please note that in most cases, city and town laws take precedence. You can skip ahead to find your local contact to ensure compliance with their barndominium regulations.
| County | Contact | Website | Residential Codes | Commercial Codes | Farm/AgCodes |
| Anderson | 865-457-6244 | Planning & Building Codes | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Bedford | 931-685-1336 | Development Services | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2015 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2015 |
| Bledsoe | 423-447-6855 | Bledsoe | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: ICC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Bradley | 423-728-7106 | Planning & Inspections | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Campbell | 423-562-4985 | County Clerk | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Cannon | 615-563-5263 | Planning Commission | Inspection: Yes Permit: N/A Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IBC 2018 |
| Carter | 423-542-1834 | Planning & Zoning Services | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: ICC 2015 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: ICC 2015 |
| Cheatham | 615-792-7915 | Building Codes | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Claiborne | 423-626-5236 | Building Permits | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Clay | 931-245-2165 | Clay County | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Cocke | 423-237-7600 | Zoning Department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Coffee | 931-723-4841 | Code Compliance | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Cumberland | 931-710-5727 | Codes Department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Davidson | 615-862-6510 | Building Permits | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Dekalb | 615-741-7170 | Zoning, Planning, & Building Permits | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IBC 2018 |
| Dickson | 615-789-6740 | Mayors | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Fentress | 931-879-7713 | Zoning & Permits | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact Department | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IBC 2018 |
| Franklin | 931-967-0981 | Planning & Zoning | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 in city limits | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 in city limits |
| Giles | 931-363-1509 | County Clerk | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Grainger | 865-828-5927 | County Gov | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Greene | 423-798-1724 | Zoning & Building | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Grundy | 931-692-3718 | County Gov | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Hamblen | 423-581-1373 | Planning & Zoning | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Hamilton | 423-209-7860 | Building Inspections | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Hancock | 423-733-2254 | County Gov | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: ICC 2012 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: ICC 2012 | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: N/A |
| Hawkins | 423-272-7359 | County Gov | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Hickman | 931-729-5534 | Planning & Zoning | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Jackson | 931-268-9888 | County Gov | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact Department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Jefferson (3 hours) | 865-397-0640 | Building | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Johnson | 423-727-7692 | Gov Info | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Knox | 865-215-2325 | Codes | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Lawrence | 931-766-4010 | County Exec | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: IBC 2018 |
| Lewis | 865-457-6244 | Building & Codes | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Lincoln | 931-438-5186 | Planning & Zoning | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Loudon | 865-458-4470 | Building Codes | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Macon | 615-666-2870 | Code Enforcement | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Marion | 423-942-3527 | Planning & Building | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Marshall | 931-359-0567 | Building Inspector | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| Maury | 931-375-3002 | Building & Zoning | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IBC 2018 |
| McMinn | 423-745-7634 | County Gov | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Meigs | 423-334-2565 | Planning & Zoning | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Monroe | 424-545-8276 | Regional Planning Commission | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: N/A | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: N/A | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: N/A |
| Montgomery | 931-648-5718 | Permits | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: Yes Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Moore | 931-759-7068 | Building Permits & Planning | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes Permit: N/A Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Morgan | 423-346-3130 | County Gov | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A Permit: N/A Code: Contact Department | Inspection: No Permit: No Code: IBC 2018 |
| Overton | 931-823-5638 | County Gov | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: Contact Department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Perry | 931-589-2216 | County Gov | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: Contact Department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Pickett | 931-864-3798 | County Gov | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Polk | 423-338-4505 | County Gov | Inspection: Yes; Permit: N/A; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: N/A; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: N/A; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Putnam | 931-526-2285 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Rhea | 931-261-0548 | County Gov | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: IRC 2015 | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: Contact department | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: IBC 2015 |
| Roane | 865-717-4230 | County Gov | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: Contact Department | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Robertson | 615-384-3666 | Planning | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Rutherford | 615-898-7734 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Scott | 423-663-2420 | County Gov | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Sequatchie | 423-949-3479 | County Exec | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Sevier | 865-774-7120 | Building Inspections | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Smith | 615-735-3418 | Planning Office | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: N/A; Permit: N/A; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Sullivan | 423-323-6440 | County Gov | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Sumner | 615-452-1467 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2021 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Trousdale | 615-374-1125 | County Gov | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Unicoi | 423-743-9391 | Planning | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Van Buren | 931-946-2314 | County Gov | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: Contact department | Inspection: No; Permit: No; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Warren | 931-474-2633 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Washington | 423-753-1753 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| White | 931-837-4570 | Permits | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
| Williamson | 615-790-5718 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2021 |
| Wilson | 615-444-3025 | Codes | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IRC 2018 | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: Contact department | Inspection: Yes; Permit: Yes; Code: IBC 2018 |
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Anderson County?
In Anderson County, a permit is required for any structure larger than 100 square feet or with a construction cost of $1,000 or more. When applying for a permit, barndominiums do not require stamped prints, and plans may be hand-drawn without needing to be to scale. However, plans must include all necessary dimensions and construction details.
If the structure has a foundation, the plans must also include a framing detail, a floor plan, and a foundation plan. For more information, contact the Building & Codes office at 865-457-6244.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Bedford County?
In Bedford County, zoning and building permits are required for all new commercial and residential structures, as well as for accessory structures such as detached garages, storage buildings, workshops, and barns. Stamped plans may be required for any structure that includes design elements exceeding the limits of the adopted building code, and they are required for all commercial structures. For more information, contact the Development Services at 931-685-1336.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Bledsoe County?
In Bledsoe County, there are no building codes or print requirements. Permits are only required for electric and water connections in county areas. For more information, contact the county office at 423-447-6855 or the Pikeville office at 423-447-2919 ext. 110.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Bradley County?
Permits and inspections are required for all construction projects in Bradley County. State building codes apply. Stamped prints are not required, but some form of drawn plans must be submitted. For more information, contact the Bradley County Planning and Inspections Department at 423-728-7106.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Campbell County?
Campbell County requires permits for all commercial and residential structures, including barndominiums. Inspections are not typically required unless the state requests them. For more information, contact the Campbell County office at 423-562-4985.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Cannon County?
Permits and inspections are required for residential and commercial structures, but not for garages, pole barns, or agricultural buildings. You can learn more about these requirements by contacting the county office at 615-563-5263.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Carter County?
Permits and inspections are required for commercial and residential buildings as well as any accessory buildings over 200 square feet. Stamped drawings are only required for commercial building permits. It’s essential to verify zoning requirements with the County Zoning Department at 423-542-1834 or local zoning officials before proceeding with your project.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Cheatham County?
In Cheatham County, permits and inspections are required for all buildings, but prints are not required for garages or agricultural/pole buildings. However, stamped prints are required for living quarters. Please contact Cheatham County officials at 615-792-7915 or local officials before proceeding.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Claiborne County?
Electrical and septic permits apply to commercial and residential structures or any building that includes a bathroom. Farm and agricultural buildings do not need permits or inspections. Stamped drawings are only needed for commercial projects if requested by the state. For guidance, contact the Claiborne County Building Permits Department at 423-626-5236 or your local officials to confirm all applicable regulations.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Clay County?
In Clay County, permits and inspections are required for most buildings. Farm and agricultural structures may be exempt if you can show the Codes Department they will be used for that purpose. Contact the Clay County office at 931-245-2165 or your local officials below to learn more about the requirements for your project.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Cocke County?
The county follows state codes. Permits are issued only to meet zoning regulations, and inspections are not required. For more information, contact the county office at 423-237-7600 or reach out to your local officials listed below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Coffee County?
In Coffee County, permits and inspections are required for all buildings. Stamped drawing requirements can vary, so check with the county office at 931-723-4841 or your local officials listed below to confirm what is needed for your project.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Cumberland County?
There are no regulations or permit requirements in Cumberland County; this is largely left up to local officials. For example, Burkesville requires permits for all buildings. The county relies on state codes for all other requirements. Reach out to Cumberland County officials at 270-864-3444 or Burkesville officials at 270-864-4182 to learn more.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Davidson County?
Permits and inspections are required for all buildings in Davidson County. Stamped prints are needed for commercial buildings and for any building over three stories or 5,000 square feet in unincorporated areas. If your property is within a municipality, refer to your local officials listed below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in DeKalb County?
Permits, inspections, and stamped prints are handled by the state. Local requirements may also apply, so contact your local officials for details or reach out to the Dekalb County office at 615-741-7170.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Dickson County?
In Dickson County, permits and inspections are required for all residential and commercial buildings, as well as any farm or agricultural structures that include living quarters. Stamped drawings must be submitted for residential and commercial buildings, PDFs are acceptable. Contact the Dickson County office at 615-789-6740 or refer to your local officials below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Fentress County?
Fentress County does not have zoning regulations or special building permit requirements, making the process simpler for many projects. Be sure to review your property deed for any restrictions that may apply, and remember that all state laws for permits and inspections still need to be followed.
You can contact the Zoning and Permitting Department at 931-879-7713 or Jamestown officials at 931-879-8815 to learn more.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Franklin County?
Franklin County has not adopted its own building codes, but permits and inspections are still required. Each municipality within the county follows its own codes, so be sure to find your local official below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Giles County?
State building permits are required for residential living quarters. Stamped drawings are not needed, but you must provide the total square footage of heated and unheated space. Contact the county clerk at 931-363-1509 or reach out to your local officials below to ensure all applicable regulations are followed.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Grainger County?
The county does not require codes, prints, or permits except for electric and water connections to farm, agricultural, and residential structures. However, local municipalities may have their own requirements. You can find your local officials listed below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Greene County?
Greene County requires permits and inspections for residential and commercial structures, but not for true farm or agricultural buildings. Stamped prints are also needed for residential and commercial projects. For more information, contact the Zoning or Building Official at 423-798-1724 or find your local contact below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Grundy County?
The county does not require codes, prints, or permits except for electric and water connections to farm, agricultural, and residential buildings. However, cities and towns within the county may have their own codes and permitting requirements. Refer to the local contacts listed below to find the requirements for your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Hamblen County?
In Hamblen County, permits and inspections are required for all new construction, including accessory buildings and barns. For more information, contact the county office at 423-581-1373 or call the Morristown office at 423-585-4620.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Hamilton County?
In Hamilton County, permits and inspections are required for all buildings, including accessory structures and barns. Check with the county office at 423-209-7860 for stamped drawing requirements, and contact your local officials listed below for additional guidance.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Hancock County?
There are no county-level requirements available. Refer to the city chart below to find your local contact and learn more about barndominium regulations in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Hawkins County?
Hawkins County does not issue building permits, as all permits are handled through the State of Tennessee. For more information, contact your local officials below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Hickman County?
In Hickman County, permits and inspections are needed for residential homes and commercial buildings. Prints are only required for commercial projects. For more information, contact the county office at 931-729-5534 or call the Centerville office at 931-729-4246 ext. 111.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Jackson County?
Jackson County does not require codes, prints, or building permits, except for electric and water connections to residential or farm and agricultural structures. For more details, contact the county office at 931-268-9888 or call the Gainesboro office at 931-268-9315.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Jefferson County?
Permits and inspections are required for all residential buildings, including garages and shops. Structures used strictly for agricultural purposes are the only exception to these requirements. Contact the county building office at 865-397-0640 or refer to your local officials below to confirm compliance with all applicable regulations.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Johnson County?
Johnson County does not require permits, inspections, or stamped prints for most structures. However, electrical and septic permits are needed for residential buildings, and commercial projects must comply with state fire codes. Contact the Johnson County office at 423-727-7692 or the Mountain City office at 703-465-2507 to learn more.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Knox County?
Knox County requires permits and inspections for all buildings, including accessory structures. Stamped prints are needed for commercial buildings and for any structure over 5,000 square feet. Contact the county codes office at 865-215-2325 or find your local contact below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County does not require permits, inspections, or stamped prints for any structures. Only electrical and septic permits are needed for residential buildings. For more information, contact the county office at 931-766-4010 or reach out to your local officials below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Lewis County?
Any structure larger than 100 square feet or costing $1,000 or more requires a building permit. Stamped prints are not required. Plans may be hand-drawn and do not need to be to scale, but they must include all required dimensions and details. Structures with a foundation must include a framing detail, a floor plan, and a foundation plan. Contact the Building & Codes Department at 865-457-6244 or reach out to your local officials listed below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Lincoln County?
In Lincoln County, permits and inspections are required for all structures. Stamped prints are required for commercial buildings only. Contact the county Planning & Zoning officials at 931-438-5186 or see your local contact below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Loudon County?
Permits and inspections are required for all structures. Some agricultural structures may be exempt, so check with the county to confirm. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects and for non-traditional residential builds.
County officials can be reached at 865-458-4470. See your local officials below for area-specific requirements.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Macon County?
Permits and inspections are required for commercial and residential projects. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects only. Contact county officials at 615-666-2870 and your local officials to confirm specific requirements for your area before beginning any construction.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Marion County?
Permits and inspections are required for all buildings. Blueprints must be provided for any structure over 200 square feet, and stamped prints may also be required depending on the project. Contact county officials at 423-942-3527 and your local officials to verify the specific requirements for your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Marshall County?
In Marshall County, Permits and inspections are required for all structures. Stamped prints are required for any pole barn larger than 40 feet by 32 feet by 12 feet. Contact county officials at 931-359-0567 and your local officials for more detailed information about specific requirements in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Maury County?
Permits, inspections, and stamped prints are required for all buildings countywide. In Maury County, a home must be present on the property before a garage or shop can be built. Contact the county at 931-375-3002 and reach out to your local officials for more details on the barndominium building process in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in McMinn County?
Electrical and septic permits are only required for residential projects. No permits, inspections, or stamped prints are needed for other structures. There are building restrictions near the airport and landfill. Contact the county at 423-745-7634 and reach out to your local officials for more information.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Meigs County?
In Meigs County, no permits or inspections are required for structures except for electrical and septic permits on residential buildings. Stamped prints are required for commercial buildings only. Contact the county Planning & Zoning Department at 423-334-2565 or reach out to your local officials for guidance.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Monroe County?
There appear to be no countywide regulations. Contact county officials at 423-545-8276 or reach out to your local officials below for more information.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Montgomery County?
Permits and inspections are required for all buildings over 200 square feet. Stamped prints are required for any structure that will be used as a commercial building or as living quarters, but they are not needed for buildings with no living space, such as garages or storage buildings. Contact the county at 931-648-5718 and your local officials to ensure all legal requirements are met before beginning construction.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Morgan County?
Electrical and septic permits are only required for residential projects. No permits, inspections, or stamped prints are needed for any residential or agricultural structures. Contact the county at 423-346-3130 and consult your local officials to confirm what applies in your area before building a barndominium.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Moore County?
In Moore County, permits are required for all buildings, but inspections are not conducted at the county level. Stamped prints are only required for commercial projects. Contact the county at 931-759-7068 and reach out to local officials in Lynchburg at 931-759-7076 for guidance before starting construction.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Overton County?
Only electrical and septic permits are required in Overton County. No other permits or inspections are needed, and stamped prints are not required in county areas. Requirements may vary by city or town, so check with your local contact below.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Perry County?
No permits or inspections are required in county areas, except for electrical and septic permits. Stamped prints are not needed for county areas. Contact the county at 931-589-2216 for electrical and septic permits and reach out to your local officials to confirm what applies in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Pickett County?
No permits, inspections, or printed plans are required in county areas, except for electrical and septic permits. Contact the county at 931-864-3798 or reach out to local officials in Byrdstown at 931-864-6215 for further guidance.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Polk County?
Permits are required in the county, though there are no additional restrictions in place. Stamped prints are not necessary, but providing blueprints is encouraged to help streamline the review process. Contact the county at 423-338-4505 and your local officials before getting started.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Putnam County?
Permits and inspections are required for all structures larger than 200 square feet, with the exception of qualifying farm or agricultural buildings. Plans must be submitted for any structure that includes living quarters, but stamped prints are only needed if the building is over 5,000 square feet. Contact the county at 931-526-2285 and your local officials to learn more about the regulations that apply in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Rhea County?
Permits are required for any building 200 square feet or larger, and a basic building plan must be submitted. Stamped prints are not required. Call the county at 931-261-0548 and check with your local officials for details in your area.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Roane County?
Permits are required for all buildings unless the project qualifies as a true agricultural structure. Stamped prints are required for living quarters and for heated or cooled buildings over 2,500 square feet. Contact the county at 865-717-4230 and consult your local officials for next steps.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Robertson County?
Permits and inspections are required on all structures, including accessory buildings, unless the project is strictly agricultural. Detailed prints are expected, and trusses must have Tennessee stamped prints. Reach the county at 615-384-3666 and coordinate with your local officials before you begin.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Rutherford County?
Permits and inspections apply to all structures. Stamped prints and a plans review are required for barndominiums and any pole barn with living space, regardless of size. Other accessory buildings need a concept drawing that shows location and measured offsets. Contact the county at 615-898-7734 and be sure to confirm particulars with your local officials.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Scott County?
Electrical and septic permits are required for residential work; the county does not require other permits, inspections, or stamped prints. Call 423-663-2420 and touch base with your local officials to understand how city rules may differ.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Sequatchie County?
Residential work only needs electrical and septic permits. Commercial projects may require stamped prints. For everything else, county permits and inspections are not required. Contact the county at 423-949-3479 and verify any local procedures with city offices.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Sevier County?
Permits and inspections are required for all structures unless the property is zoned for a true agricultural use. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects and for homes used as rentals that host 12 or more guests, have three stories, or exceed 5,000 square feet. Call 865-774-7120 and check with your local officials for guidance.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Smith County?
Permitting and inspections are handled by the State of Tennessee. Stamped prints are only required if the state requests them. Contact the county at 615-735-3418 and confirm any city-level steps with your local officials.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Sullivan County?
All structures, including accessory buildings, require permits and inspections. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects and for residential builds that use unconventional methods. A farm or ag affidavit may qualify a project for exemption. Call 423-323-6440 and align with your local officials before moving ahead.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Sumner County?
Permits and inspections apply to all structures, including accessory buildings. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects; residential projects may not need them. Contact the county at 615-452-1467 and check with your local officials for any city-specific submittals.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Trousdale County?
All structures require permits and inspections. A site plan is also required, and stamped prints are needed for commercial projects and some residential projects. The City of Hartsville shares the county office. Call 615-374-1125 and coordinate with your local officials for local submittal notes.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Unicoi County?
Residential work only needs electrical and septic permits; otherwise, the county does not require permits, inspections, or stamped prints. Contact 423-743-9391 and confirm any local rules with officials in your town.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Van Buren County?
Residential projects require electrical and septic permits. For county areas, stamped prints are not required, and other permits and inspections are not needed. Call 931-946-2314 and check with your local officials for any location-specific steps.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Warren County?
Permits and inspections are required for all structures. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects and residential structures. Reach the county at 931-474-2633 and verify any city processes with your local officials.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Washington County?
All building structures, including accessory buildings, require permits. Stamped prints are required for commercial projects and for alternative construction methods, including barndominium homes. Contact 423-753-1753 and coordinate with your local officials for submittal expectations.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in White County?
Permits and inspections are required countywide. Stamped prints are not required for garages and pole barns. Call the county at 931-837-4570 and check with your local officials for any municipal review items.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Williamson County?
Permits and inspections are required for all structures. Commercial projects require stamped prints. In county areas, residential and agricultural buildings under 5,000 square feet do not need stamped blueprints. Contact 615-790-5718 and confirm with your local officials if any city review applies.
What Are the Requirements for Barndominiums in Wilson County?
All structures require permits and inspections, along with a plot plan and floor plan. Stamped print requirements are set by the department. Call 615-444-3025 and coordinate with your local officials for local submittal timing and forms.
City Contacts for Barndominium Regulations
What Construction Standards Must a Barndominium Meet?
Requirements vary across Tennessee. Some jurisdictions use the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), while others follow the 2015 or 2012 edition. You can review each edition online to see the construction standards your barndominium must meet:
How Hard is it to Get Approved for a Barndominium?
Getting a barndominium approved is typically no more difficult than getting a traditional home approved, provided your plans meet local zoning and building code requirements. If you have questions about permits or approvals, contact us, and we will help.
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