Memphis Building Permits

Official fees, requirements, and Shelby County Department of Construction Code Enforcement application links for common residential projects in Memphis, Tennessee.

🏛 Shelby County Department of Construction Code Enforcement 📅 Updated April 2026

About Building Permits in Memphis

Building permits in Memphis are issued by the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Memphis eCodes Portal portal at memphistn.gov/government/division-of-housing-community-development/codes-enforcement. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential permits.

2018 International Residential Code with Tennessee amendments. Memphis uses a joint city-county permitting system — the same permit office serves both Memphis city and Shelby County.

Inspections are scheduled through the Memphis eCodes portal.

Project Types in Memphis

Select a project to see permit requirements, fees, and how to apply.

Deck Permit$50–$150 -- Required Fence Permit$40–$150 -- Sometimes Required Shed Permit$50–$300 -- Required Pool Permit$200–$500 -- Required Roof Replacement Permit$150–$500 -- Required Kitchen Remodel Permit$500–$1,500 -- Required Bathroom Remodel Permit$200–$800 -- Required ADU Permit$800–$2,000 -- Required Electrical Panel Permit$50–$350 -- Required HVAC Permit$200–$1,000 -- Required