Shelby County, Tennessee Building Permits

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10,177
Total Permits
Data as of 2026-04-17
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Recent Building Permits in Shelby County

Latest permits filed with the Shelby County building department

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Date Address Type Description Contractor/Applicant
2026-04-09 1612 MONROE AVE, MEMPHIS 38104 - Air test and repair -
2026-04-09 2612 WOODCLIFF DR, MEMPHIS 38127 - Replace fixtures -
2026-04-09 10506 ASHLYN VALLEY DR, Arlington 38002 - Wire swimming pool equipment -
2026-04-09 3510 MEDITERRANEAN DR, MEMPHIS 38118 - Service/1-5ckts. -
2026-04-09 201 N MERTON ST, MEMPHIS 38112 - Rewire 8 apartments replace service -
2026-04-09 648 AZALEA TERRACE CIR, MEMPHIS 38117 - REPLACE 2 WHIPS TO 2 CONDENSERS -
2026-04-09 607 E MCLEMORE AVE, MEMPHIS 38106 - Gas air test -
2026-04-09 1958 DEEP VALLEY CV, GERMANTOWN 38138 - HVAC connection -
2026-04-09 3831 Saxophone LN, Memphis TN 38127 United States - Installation of sewer/water and deep seal -
2026-04-09 2364 FOREST AVE, MEMPHIS 38112 - Gas Air Test -
2026-04-09 10513 ASHLYN VALLEY DR, Arlington 38002 - Wire swimming pool equipment -
2026-04-09 3823 saxophone LN, Memphis TN 38127 United States - Installation of sewer/ water and deep seal -
2026-04-09 3951 TWIN LAKES DR, MEMPHIS 38128 - Over 5 circuits -
2026-04-09 3012 CRYSTAL AVE, MEMPHIS 38112 - Install shower, kitchen sink, wc, water tank, lavatory -
2026-04-09 693 BARRETT PL, MEMPHIS 38107 - INSTALL PLUMBING FOR NEW HOME -
2026-04-09 104 CHERRY RD, MEMPHIS 38117 - Remodel three bathrooms and one closet using existing circuits -
2026-04-09 1643 RIVERDALE RD, GERMANTOWN 38138 - Kitchen remodel -
2026-04-09 2125 E HILLVIEW CV, MEMPHIS 38114 - Add 30 amp.breaker -
2026-04-09 9040 WINSTON WOODS CIR N, GERMANTOWN 38139 - Wire pool -
2026-04-09 674 SHADY GROVE RD S, MEMPHIS 38120 - Low voltage -
2026-04-09 1969 OLIVER AVE, MEMPHIS 38104 - The proposed project is a screened porch enclosure to be built off of the back s... -
2026-04-09 3837 Saxophone, Memphis TN 38127 United States - Installation of sewer/water and deep seal -
2026-04-09 6505 MASSEY LN, MEMPHIS 38120 - ELECTRICAL FOR NEW HOUSE -
2026-04-09 2455 HOWARD RD, GERMANTOWN 38138 - moving gas line to attic from inside demoed wall -
2026-04-09 1800 FOSTER AVE, MEMPHIS 38114 - REPLACE WHIP TO PACKAGE UNIT -

Permit Types in Shelby County

Breakdown of building permits by category

Addition

42

Demolition

108

Electrical

1,625

Fire Protection

85

General Construction

2,252

HVAC

2,728

Interior Renovation

310

Landscaping & Exterior

260

New Construction

192

Plumbing

2,234

Roofing

57

Signage

146

Solar

2

Structural

47

Windows & Doors

89

Construction Activity in Shelby County

New building permits in Shelby County, Tennessee indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Shelby County Building Permits

Shelby County, Tennessee processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 10177+ Shelby County building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Shelby County requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Shelby County.

How Contractors Use Shelby County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Shelby County use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Shelby County building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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