City permit hub
Plain-language guidance for common repairs and upgrades handled by Metro Nashville Codes and Building Safety.
City permit tools
These tools keep the same Nashville context while you verify the authority, find the official record, check the contractor and save final proof.
Common projects
Open a cited local decision or continue through the official routing workflow.
Metro Nashville lists both new and replacement air-conditioning units as requiring a gas/mechanical permit for one- and two-family dwellings.
Metro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the mechanical and electrical systems affected by this heat-pump installation. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the electrical systems affected by this electrical panel or service change. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the electrical systems affected by this EV charger. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the plumbing, gas and electrical systems affected by this water-heater replacement. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville states that a building permit is no longer required for roof replacement or repair, but structural changes and protected-property approvals remain separate questions.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville explicitly lists installing solar panels among the residential projects that require a building permit.
Metro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the electrical and fire-safety systems affected by this home battery. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building and exterior systems affected by this window replacement. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the electrical, gas and site systems affected by this standby generator. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems affected by this bathroom remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas systems affected by this kitchen remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building and structural systems affected by this wall removal. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building, structural and zoning systems affected by this residential deck. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville says an ordinary fence does not require a building permit, but its location, height, materials and any pool-barrier duty still require verification.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building and zoning systems affected by this residential shed. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building, electrical, plumbing and safety barrier systems affected by this residential swimming pool. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the building and multiple trades systems affected by this basement finish or conversion. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the zoning, building and multiple trades systems affected by this accessory dwelling unit. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceMetro Nashville Codes's reviewed official sources cover the plumbing systems affected by this whole-home plumbing repipe. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
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