Knoxville Building Permits & Property Data

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6,295 indexed permits · Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Knoxville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,137
Top trade (contractor profiles) General Construction
Active contractors 5
Newest permit 2026-11-06

PermitGrab tracks 6,295 building permits in Knoxville, TN as of 2026-11-06.

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Knoxville building permit activity

1,473 building permit records published by this source for Knoxville are dated in the last 30 days — up 2.5% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 4,137 permits.

Top trades among contractor profiles in Knoxville

General Construction44.8%
New Construction16.2%
Demolition12.6%
Landscaping & Exterior7.7%
Plumbing6.1%
Structural4.0%
Electrical2.7%
Interior Renovation2.1%
6,295
Indexed Permits
2026-11-06
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-06
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Knoxville had 1,473 building permit records dated in the last 30 days.

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Permit data through 2026-11-06

6,295 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: IRC Alteration Permit
4112 WASHINGTON PIKE BUILDING: OTC Prescriptive Alterations and repairs to single-family dwelling (li… residential —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: General Inspection Record
1924 KIM WATT DR Building Complaint —
2026-11-06 HVAC
Source type: IBC Mechanical Permit
1543 DOWNTOWN WEST BLVD General Commercial Building —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Change to Approved Plans
1317 MOSES AVE Change to Approved Plans —
2026-11-06 New Construction
Source type: IBC New Construction Permit
2936 KNOXVILLE CENTER DR New illuminated wall sign. —
2026-11-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: IBC Compliance Certification
415 S GAY ST Patio Use and Indemnity Agreement —
2026-11-06 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
537 NOELTON DR Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-06 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
1633 BANYAN LN Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: IBC Alteration Permit
110 CEDAR LN Change of tenant with work area level 1 alterations to existing (A-2) building. —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: General Inspection Record
3230 E FIFTH AVE Building Complaint —
2026-11-06 Electrical
Source type: IBC Electrical Permit
811 PHILLIPS AVE General Commercial Building —
2026-11-06 Electrical
Source type: IBC Electrical Permit
4700 WESTERN AVE, SUITE 102 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Change to Approved Plans
1317 MOSES AVE — —
2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: IRC Alteration Permit
815 RALEIGH AVE BUILDING: OTC Repairs--Roof repair/roof replacement/reroofing/roof recover only … replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-06 HVAC
Source type: IBC Mechanical Permit
4918 KINGSTON PIKE General Commercial Building —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
4711 MILDRED DR Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Plan Review
— Plan Review ×2 —
2026-11-06 Addition
Source type: IRC Addition Permit
2911 CONNER DR Addition and level 3 alteration(s) to single-family dwelling. —
2026-11-06 Demolition
Source type: IRC Demolition Permit
224 HIDELL RD Residential Demolition —
2026-11-06 New Construction
Source type: IRC New Construction Permit
4601 W MARTIN MILL PIKE New single-family dwelling. residential New construction —
2026-11-06 Electrical
Source type: Plan Review
6300 BAUM DR THE PROJECT PROVIDES ARCHITECTURAL AND MEP WORK FOR AN INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
2712 BURNSIDE ST Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Plan Review
405 HICKORY DR Building a small home on a vacant lot —
2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: Plan Review
7008 WELLINGTON DR Remove existing shingle roof system and dispose of Install new drip edge around … shingle New installation New roof —
2026-11-06 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
7421 SOMERSET RD Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-06 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
2644 E FIFTH AVE Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-06 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
2301 ANTIETAM RD Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: Plan Review
4902 MOUNTAINCREST DR Converted storage room next to the kitchen into a half bathroom. —
2026-11-06 Electrical
Source type: Plan Review
6554 CLINTON HWY TENANT IMPROVEMENT TO AN EXISTING LEASED SPACE. SCOPE OF WORK SHALL INCLUDE MINO… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
1409 MCSPADDEN ST Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
1230 W SCOTT AVE Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
2600 WHITTLE SPRINGS RD Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
304 N CHILHOWEE DR Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
2910 MONTBELLE DR Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
1310 HOLLYWOOD RD Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: Plan Review
734 N BROADWAY No work has been done, all we plan to do is paint, clean and put up ceiling fan … —
2026-11-06 Signage
Source type: Plan Review
5760 GROVE DR Installation of school zone photo speed enforcement cameras and associated signa… —
2026-11-06 HVAC
Source type: IBC Mechanical Permit
— IBC Mechanical Permit —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
5609 JAMAICA LN Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
715 E EMERALD AVE Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
2001 HAROLD AVE Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
5207 PELAHATCHIE WAY Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
3104 VANDEVENTER AVE Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 Roofing
Source type: IRC Alteration Permit
6317 SHAFTSBURY DR BUILDING: OTC Repairs--Roof repair/roof replacement/reroofing/roof recover only … replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-05 Demolition
Source type: IRC Demolition Permit
3126 BROWNING AVE Residential Demolition —
2026-11-05 Fire Protection
Source type: Plan Review
11299 PARKSIDE DR, FARRAGUT TN 37934 Fire protection design intent drawing for tenant renovation fire protection —
2026-11-05 Electrical
Source type: IRC Electrical Permit
8309 ALEXANDER CAVET DR Dwelling - Single Family —
2026-11-05 General Construction
Source type: Plan Review
3101 E Magnolia AVE, BLDG, United States Plan Review —
2026-11-05 Plumbing
Source type: IRC Plumbing Permit
135 WOODLAWN PIKE Dwelling - Single Family —
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Permit Types in Knoxville
Construction Activity in Knoxville

New building permits in Knoxville, Tennessee show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Knoxville Building Permits

Knoxville, Tennessee processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6,295+ Knoxville building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-06 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Knoxville permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 190k).

Who appears in Knoxville permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 6,295 building permits in Knoxville. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Knoxville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Knoxville is dated 2026-11-06. Newest permit date: 2026-11-06. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Knoxville permit records?

Knoxville permitting activity covers 1,473 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Knoxville building permits

Search recent Knoxville, TN building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Knoxville building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Knoxville Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Knoxville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6,295 building permits in Knoxville, Tennessee. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Knoxville permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Knoxville?

Contractors can research Knoxville activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Knoxville — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Knoxville provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Knoxville renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
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