Clarksville Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of Clarksville Building and Codes Department is the permitting and inspection authority for construction inside Clarksville city limits. Montgomery County and other municipalities can have different permitting offices and zoning rules, so an address outside the city should be checked with the authority serving that parcel.

Clarksville building permits and self-service portal

Clarksville’s Building and Codes Department oversees incoming permits and inspection requests, while its Construction Division issues applicable building permits and follows projects through completion. The city provides a Citizen Self-Service Portal for account registration, permit applications, document uploads, and project-related workflow. Use the city’s current Building Codes page to identify the correct permit type, adopted codes, plan-review requirements, and application documents.

Before submitting, confirm the contractor’s Tennessee licensing and registration requirements, project valuation, plans, site information, and any trade or fire documentation. Clarksville’s official FAQ warns property owners to obtain the building permit before work begins and to receive the certificate of occupancy before final payment or occupancy.

Clarksville inspections and certificate of occupancy

The city’s Building and Codes Department coordinates inspection requests, and the Construction Division follows the project until completion and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Clarksville identifies common new-construction inspections such as footing, foundation, slab, framing, commercial firewall, and final inspections, along with required plumbing and mechanical/gas inspections. Required inspections depend on the work and approved plans.

The department’s listed phone is (931) 645-7426. Inspection requests and permit questions should be handled through the city’s official portal or department instructions; third-party inspection providers must follow Clarksville’s registration and reporting rules.

Clarksville zoning and code compliance

Building permits, plan review, zoning compliance, and code enforcement are separate parts of the city process. Confirm the site’s zoning and permitted use before preparing plans, then follow the plan-review conditions attached to the application. Clarksville’s adopted code provides the legal framework for inspections, stop-work orders, permit revocation, and enforcement.

Official contact information

Clarksville Building and Codes is located at 100 South Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. The phone number is (931) 645-7426, and the city lists office hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Use the official city pages for current fees, adopted codes, portal instructions, and forms.