Cheatham County Department of Codes, Building Safety, and Land Use

Description

The Cheatham County Department of Codes, Building Safety, and Land Use is at work to promote the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Cheatham County by enforcing the locally adopted Building Codes, Property Maintenance Standards, Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations in the unincorporated areas of Cheatham County. Through the Building Permitting and Inspection process it is our goal to work for the homeowner and work with the builder in a partnership that is beneficial to all. The Property Maintenance Standards program is designed to maintain a high level of property maintenance standards and reduce or eliminate the undesirable nuisances, hazards and effects associated with blighting and neglect of property. Land Use and Zoning Regulation is established and implemented to enhance the character and stability of residential, business, commercial, and industrial areas, and promoting the orderly and beneficial development of such areas.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Building permit applications are accepted and processed until 3:30 pm.

Required Documents

Most building, improving, moving, and rezoning of property will require an application and fee. Call the office for details.

Eligibility

Anyone building, moving, or improving residential, commercial, or industrial structures or attempting to rezone property in unincorporated areas of Cheatham County. The office also handles complaints for properties not in compliance with standards.

Fees

Fees vary depending on service provided. Visit the website for the fee schedule.

Intake Procedure

Visit the website for the application and fee schedule. Call the office with any questions.

Geography Served

Contact

Telephone Numbers