Obtaining a Trades Permit

Only licensed contractors with an e-permit account can apply for a trade permit online. If you are not a licensed contractor or do not have an e-permit account, you will apply for a trade permit at the Department of Codes and Building Safety. If you would like to complete the application for a permit prior to coming to the department, please download the relevant application:

• Electrical Permit Application
• Gas/Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application

For general information regarding trades permits contact Byron Hall at byron.hall@nashville.gov.

For information regarding:

• Gas/Mechanical permits, contact Shannon Roberts at shannon.roberts@nashville.gov
• Plumbing permits, contact Gary Hall at gary.hall@nashville.gov
• Electrical permits, contact Kenny Wilee at kenneth.wilee@nashville.gov