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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Memphis, TN?

Short answer: It depends on the details for an interior or bathroom remodel in Memphis, TN (for example: Finish work only: no permit).

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Tiling, cabinets, counters and similar finish work need no permit. Replacing or altering plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems needs a permit from a licensed contractor.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Construction Enforcement fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.develop901.com/construction-enforcement

Where to apply

Memphis and Shelby County Construction Code Enforcement (Develop901 portal)

Permitting authority: Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (Division of Planning and Development). Construction Enforcement serves Memphis, Arlington, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington and unincorporated Shelby County. Based on the local amendments to the 2021 residential and plumbing codes. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.”

Source: https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/39398/2021-International-Residential-Code-with-Local-Amendments

“or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system or to cause any such work to be done shall first hire or cause to be hired a licensed and/or registered Contractor.”

Source: https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/39435/2021-IPC-Amendments-Final

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