Information About Permits
Permits for Activities within the Metro Nashville Right-of-Way
Permit Types & Associated Fees
**Notice to Contractors**
Credit/Debit Card Transaction Fee Change, effective January 14, 2010
Metropolitan Ordinance # BL 2008-218 was enacted to repeal Ordinance # BL 2001-777 in its entirety. Based on this legislative action, a convenience fee will be added to all credit and debit card transactions processed by the Metropolitan Davidson County Public Works Department. The fee of 2.35% is assessed by the electronic processing company and no part of the fee goes to Metro.
**Notice to Contractors**
New Pavement Assessment Fee, effective November 1, 2009
All permit-related fees are listed below. Click the link for each permit type below to download/open the application for that permit type.
| PERMIT TYPE | APPLICATION FEE | VIOLATION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT - penalty for cutting a street that has been paved within the last five (5) years. |
$500 + 20% of total cost to restore pavement. **New Fee Effective Nov. 1, 2009 | n/a |
| TRENCH
CUT PDF | DOC - fee for excavation when the width is 6' or less. |
$55 per 50 linear feet | $165 |
| SURFACE
CUT PDF | DOC - fee for excavation when the width is greater than 6'. |
$55 per 50 linear feet | $165 |
| EXCAVATION
(FLAT FEE) PDF | DOC - fee for excavation that is less than 50' in length or 6 square yards. |
$55 up to 50 linear feet | $165 |
| LANE
CLOSURE* PDF | DOC - fee for closing a lane or traffic for construction purposes or special events. |
$55 for up to 5 days, +$10 for each day after the 5th day | $165, +$30 for each day after 5 days |
| STREET
CLOSURE* PDF | DOC - fee for closing street temporary for construction purposes or special events |
$55 for up to 5 days, +$10 for each day after the 5th day | $165, +$30 for each day after 5 days |
| DRIVEWAY PERMIT* PDF | DOC - fee for ROW activity relating to the maintenance or installation of a commercial or residential driveway. AREA SKETCH WILL BE REQUIRED. |
$55 for up to 5 days, +$10 for each day after the 5th day | $165, +$30 for each day after 5 days |
| SIDEWALK
CLOSURE* PDF | DOC - fee for closing sidewalk for construction purposes or special events. |
$55 for up to 5 days, +$10 for each day after the 5th day | $165, +$30 for each day after 5 days |
| PARKING
LOADING ZONE PDF | DOC - fee for parking in a loading zone for loading & unloading for more than time allotted by the Traffic & Parking Commission |
$15/day per location per vehicle | $45 |
| ENCROACHMENT - fee for any aerial, underground, or building (including awning, sign, canopy, fiber optic cable, etc.) that encroaches on metro right of way. All encroachments must be approved by the Metro Council. |
$250 | $750 |
| SIDEWALK
CAFE - fee for permits for downtown businesses to have sidewalk dining. |
$100/year per location | $300 |
| TRAILER/DUMPSTER* PDF | DOC - fee for placing a trailer, dumpster, or storage units in the right of way |
$10/day, not to exceed $2000 | $30/day |
| PERMANENT STREET CLOSURE | $300 | n/a |
| STREET RENAMING | $200 | n/a |
| EASEMENT
ABANDONMENT - Easement Abandonment Contacts |
$300 | n/a |
Map to the Metro Nashville Public Works Permit Office
720
S. Fifth Street, Nashville, TN 37206
The Permit Office is on the ground floor (downstairs) in the
back of the building.
Email: pwpermits@nashville.gov
Phone: (615) 862-8782