Madison County Permits (Tennessee)

The Madison County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Madison County permits. Clerks in Madison County, Tennessee may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Madison County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Madison County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Madison County Clerk Jackson TN 100 East Main Street 38301 731-423-6022


A Madison County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Madison County, Tennessee issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Madison County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Madison County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Jackson City Building Department Jackson TN 113 East Main Street 38301 731-425-8531

Jackson Planning Department Jackson TN 111 East Main Street, # 201 38301 731-425-8286


A Madison County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Madison County, Tennessee may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Madison County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Jackson City Hall Jackson TN 180 Conalco Drive 38301 731-425-8549

Medon City Hall Medon TN 25 College Street 38356 731-422-6237