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Live outside Jackson city limits? Here is who to call and what to check.
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Who handles permits
- If your home is in Madison County but outside Jackson city limits, the Madison County Building Department handles building permits.
- The county's construction guide covers the towns of Three Way and Medon too.
- Inside Jackson city limits, it is the City of Jackson Building & Codes Department.
Licenses
Tennessee requires a contractor license for jobs of $25,000 or more. Madison County lists the same rule. Check a license at verify.tn.gov.
Emergency help
The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency serves both the city and the county.
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Sources
Who gives building permits outside Jackson city limits?
The Madison County Building Department, for homes in the county outside Jackson. Inside the city, it is City of Jackson Building & Codes.
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