Zoning Help Desk
- How to apply for a permit
- Submit permit application documents
- Questions about the zoning code
- Appointment with a zoning examiner
For help in Spanish, send an email to [email protected] or call 615-862-4078.
Building Codes and Permits
Metro Codes is responsible for licensing building and trade contractors, and inspecting properties and processing various permit applications. Learn more about the commercial building permit process, residential building permit procedures, or apply for construction permits online using the ePermits system.
Zoning Division
The Zoning Division is the first step in obtaining building permits and zoning information. The division is comprised of Zoning Examiners who review building projects and proposed signs for compliance with the Metropolitan Zoning Code. Residents who do not agree with a decision made by the Zoning Division can appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). Review appeals applications online using the BZA Tracker.
To learn more about the Zoning Code and how you can use Metro's online tools to find out information about a property parcel in Davidson County, please visit Understanding the Zoning Code.
Property Standards
Homeowners and business owners in Nashville have a responsibility to their neighbors to maintain a safe, clean property. A lack of adequate property maintenance can detract from the quality of life for others and lead to public health and safety concerns. Property standards violations can be reported online via hubNashville or by calling 615-862-6590.
Short Term Rental Properties
Metro Codes is responsible for permitting Short Term Rental Properties (STRP) and ensuring property owners comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Metro Council. If you have a complaint about a short term rental property in your neighborhood report the violation to hubNashville. The Metro Department of Codes and Building Safety is required by Tennessee state law § 13-7-604(C) to inform you that any false complaints made against a short-term rental unit provider are punishable as perjury under TCA § 39-16-702.
If you are the owner of a property seeking to apply for a short term rental property permit, visit our Short Term Rental Property page for eligibility requirements and details on how to register.
Public Information and Records Requests
Metro Codes does not maintain a list of all building permits issued. Please refer to the links below to locate permit-related documents that the department currently has on file.
Permit and Inspection Status
ePermits online permitting system allows users to find construction, trade, and short-term rental permits as well as property standards violations for a given property address. Users can view permit signoffs, inspection status, and property violation case updates. To find copies of corresponding inspection reports and permit tracking documents, click the “Available Reports” tab on the right side of the “Permit Summary” section.
For permit-related documents and building plans, please visit the Document of Record Search Portal where you may search by permit number, address, or map and parcel number.
Additionally, Metro Codes provides a database of building permits through Data.Nashville.gov
The Metro Data Viewer also allows users to view active building permit applications not yet issued.
Short Term Rental Permits
A database of short-term rental permits are presented in map chart, and table forms and may be filtered by permit status, date, and location.
Property Standards Violations
A current map of property violations is available through NashView. Scroll to the bottom left of the screen to select property violations.
For violation case details, that information is updated daily in the public data viewer. This data can be filtered by location, violation type, case status, and many other categories.
Metro Building and Zoning Codes
Municode provides a comprehensive list of adopted codes and local amendments to the Metro Building Code.
The Metro Parcel Viewer provides information related to a property’s zoning designation, ownership history, and permitting history.
Making a Public Records Request
Still unable to locate the documents you’re looking for? Some records are not automatically posted online for many reasons, including that they may not be of widespread interest, they are simply too large or they contain confidential information. Some records may be obtained through a Public Records Request though there are some exemptions to disclosure as determined by state law. If the record is not available online, please submit a request and we will provide any relevant files our office retains.
