City of Knoxville Plans Review & Inspections / Development Services is the permit office for Knoxville, TN. The fee schedule year is 2024.
Updated Sep 1, 2026 · Fees checked Sep 1, 2026
| Job | Permit fee | How it is calculated | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | Typical $116 Range $100 to $171 | Typical $12,000: building 0.55% = $66.00 + IRC review min $50 = $116.00. Low $8,000 = $100.00. High $22,000 = $171.00. | City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 |
| HVAC replacement | Typical $55 Range $55 to $80 | Typical 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split at $7,500: 0.5% = $55.00 (above $55 min). Low $5,000 = $55.00. High $16,000 = $80.00. | City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 |
| Deck | Typical $101 Range $85 to $140.60 | Typical $12,000: building $66.00 + review $35.00 = $101.00. Low $8,000 = $85.00. High $19,200 = $140.60. | City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 |
| Kitchen remodel | Typical $242.50 Range $132.50 to $462.50 | Typical $35,000: building $192.50 + review $50.00 = $242.50. Low $15,000 = $132.50. High $75,000 = $462.50. | City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 |
Fee basis: Based on project value.
Project value for the formula: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $22,000.
City of Knoxville, not Knox County. Building permits 0.55% of valuation, $50 minimum. IRC plans review 0.025%, $50 minimum.
City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
Fee basis: Based on project value.
Project value on this row: $7,500.
City of Knoxville. Stand-alone mechanical trade permit: the greater of 0.15% of total project valuation or 0.5% of the individual trade valuation, $55 minimum. Like-for-like HVAC uses 0.5% of HVAC valuation with the $55 floor.
City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
Fee basis: Based on project value.
Project value for the formula: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.
City of Knoxville. New deck uses building 0.55% plus IRC review with the $35 deck minimum.
City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
Fee basis: Based on project value.
Project value for the formula: low $15,000, typical $35,000, high $75,000.
City of Knoxville. Kitchen remodel uses building 0.55% plus IRC 0.025% plans review.
City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
The typical permit fee is $116. The range is $100 to $171. Fee basis: Based on project value. Project value for the formula: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $22,000. Source: City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule. Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
The typical permit fee is $55. The range is $55 to $80. Fee basis: Based on project value. Project value on this row: $7,500. Source: City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule. Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
The typical permit fee is $101. The range is $85 to $140.60. Fee basis: Based on project value. Project value for the formula: low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200. Source: City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule. Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
The typical permit fee is $242.50. The range is $132.50 to $462.50. Fee basis: Based on project value. Project value for the formula: low $15,000, typical $35,000, high $75,000. Source: City of Knoxville 2024 Development Services Fee Schedule. Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
Apply with City of Knoxville Plans Review & Inspections / Development Services. The permit portal is https://permits.knoxvilletn.gov/Plans-Review-Permits.