How many active contractors are pulling permits in Memphis?

There are 142 active contractors tracked in PermitGrab's Memphis database, with 120 direct phone numbers. Updated daily.

How many code violations are open in Memphis?

PermitGrab is tracking 0 Memphis code violations on record. Each represents a property where work needs to be done.

Can I search by contractor name or address?

Yes. PermitGrab tracks every building permit and lets you search by contractor name, address, permit type, or date. Updated daily from official records.

How current is the Memphis permit data?

Updated daily from official open data portals. The most recent Memphis permit was filed on recently.

Memphis Building Permits 2026

By Marcus Reeves, Head of Permit Research at PermitGrab · Updated daily from official city records · Last permit filed: recently

142

Active Contractors

120

Phone Numbers

Code Violations

Property Owners

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Memphis is one of the larger Mid-South construction markets, and its permit data is publicly available — though the city makes it harder to access than you'd expect. This guide covers Memphis building permits in 2026: what work requires a permit, how to pull one, who's actively building, and how to use code enforcement data as a lead source.

What Work Requires a Permit in Memphis?

The City of Memphis Office of Construction Code Enforcement requires permits for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolitions, and changes of use. Permits are also required for accessory structures, electrical service upgrades, plumbing rough-ins and fixture replacements, HVAC equipment, roofing, signs, fences, and pools. Cosmetic interior work — paint, flooring, cabinets that don't move plumbing or electrical — typically does not require a permit.

Memphis Code Enforcement actively patrols for unpermitted work. Citations carry fines and stop-work orders, which is why most reputable contractors pull permits even for borderline work.

How to Apply for a Memphis Building Permit

Memphis uses an Accela Citizen Access portal for permit applications. Many trade permits — electrical service, water heater, HVAC — can be pulled the same day by a contractor with a valid Memphis Department of Construction Code Enforcement contractor registration. Plan-review permits for new construction, additions, and commercial work go through a multi-stage review and typically take 2-6 weeks depending on complexity.

For the latest in-person service: the Permit Office is at 6465 Mullins Station Road. Phone 901-222-8300.

How Many Contractors Are Pulling Permits in Memphis?

PermitGrab tracks 142 active contractor profiles in Memphis — a live database updated daily from permit records, not a static directory. Of those, 120 have direct phone numbers sourced from Tennessee state licensing records and business registrations.

Memphis has a smaller licensed contractor pool than Nashville or Atlanta, which means top builders here are pulling a disproportionate share of permits. Identifying those high-frequency contractors is the highest-ROI use of this data.

Permits Filed in the Last 90 Days

1,914 building permits have been filed in Memphis in the last 90 days. The top permit types:

Permit Type	Count
Residential Electrical Permit	153
Residential Mechanical Permit	126
Residential Plumbing Permit	82
Commercial Electrical Permit	70
Residential Alteration Permit	42
Certificate of Occupancy	31
Commercial Alteration Permit	29
Residential Accessory Structure Permit	20
Commercial Mechanical Permit	19
Residential New Construction Permit	19

Most Active Contractors in Memphis

These contractors have pulled the most permits in the last 6 months:

Contractor	Permits
C CHOATE	15
ACUFFENTERPRISES.COM ACUFF ENTERPRISES, INC	8
ARS.COM AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES	7
BEST CARE HOME SERVICES, LLC	6
ARLINGTON ELECTRIC, LLC	5
AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES	5
IRA PREUETT	4
AMPLIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC	4
S PLUMBING SERVICES	4
ANDREW COOK	4
HOTMAIL.COM MENDOZA PLUMBING LLC	3
MICHAEL SCOTT	3
CO , INC	3
ZACKSTREETPLUMBING.COM ZACK STREET PLUMBING CO	3
CMS SERVICES, LLC	3

Phone numbers available for 120 contractors. View the full Memphis contractor database →

Memphis Code Violations

Memphis Code Enforcement is unusually active — Tennessee's largest code enforcement division by case volume, in fact. PermitGrab tracks the open and resolved violation cases. For contractors doing remediation, restoration, or compliance work, the violation list is essentially a pre-qualified lead pipeline: every entry is a property owner who is legally required to address the cited issue.

The most common Memphis violations are exterior structural decay (siding, soffit, fascia), unsecured vacant structures, and overgrowth/property maintenance. These map directly to roofing, exterior carpentry, and lot-clearing trades.

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Memphis Property Owner Records

We've matched 0 Shelby County property owners to addresses in our Memphis database. When a permit is filed or a violation is issued, you can pull the registered owner — including their mailing address from Shelby County Assessor records. That's the data outreach campaigns are built from.

Tennessee Contractor Licensing — Phone Number Sources

Tennessee requires state licensing for general contractors on projects over $25,000 (Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors / BC License). HVAC, electrical, and plumbing all require separate state licenses through the Department of Commerce and Insurance. The state's licensee export feeds our phone enrichment for those trades. General contractor phone coverage uses a mix of state license data, business registrations, and web search.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the data updated?

Our collector pulls new Memphis permit data every few hours from official records. The most recent permit in our database was filed on recently.

Where does the data come from?

Permits and violations come from the City of Memphis Accela Citizen Access portal. Property owner data comes from Shelby County Assessor records. Contractor licenses come from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

Can I search by contractor name?

Yes — search by contractor business name, property address, permit type, or date range on the Memphis permits page.

Are there fees for searching?

Browsing is free. To unlock all contractor phone numbers and download CSV exports, the Pro plan is $149/month with full database access.

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