Knoxville Building Permits & Property Data

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18,637 indexed permits · Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Knoxville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 100
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-06-11

PermitGrab tracks 18,637 building permits in Knoxville, TN as of 2026-06-11. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 54d old

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Knoxville building permit activity

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. D R Horton — 28 permits
  2. Turner Homes, LLC — 14 permits
  3. BALL HOMES — 6 permits
  4. Kerney ENTERPRISES — 5 permits
  5. BTCC LLC — 5 permits
  6. ALEKSANDR S BOTEZAT — 3 permits
  7. Legends Development Partners — 3 permits
  8. Smithbilt Homes — 3 permits
  9. Alec Mielke of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES — 3 permits
  10. Underwood Construction Inc — 3 permits
18,637
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Knoxville's permit source last published new records on 2026-06-11 (54 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
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18,637 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-01-29 General Construction $690,000 12605 BAYVIEW DR
Owner: STE··· 🔒
Revision 1 submitted. (site plan). 2/21/20.max Setbacks on this are reverted to … MIKE STEVENS HOMES, INC.
2020-01-29 Demolition 1635 OSBORNE RD
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
Dwellings on the property were removed. Ensure all soils are stabilized during f… CLAYTON HOMES #052
2020-01-29 General Construction 1915 BAYS MOUNTAIN RD
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
New JACIE L & NANCY R TAYLOR
2020-01-29 General Construction $15,000 1980 ICON WAY
Owner: KNO··· 🔒
Install Fire Line J AND J FIRE PROTECTION
2020-01-29 General Construction $91,200 7709 MCMILLAN RD
Owner: MEL··· 🔒
Previous mobile home on KGIS is removed. CLAYTON HOMES #052
2020-01-28 General Construction 12300 COTTON BLOSSOM LN
Owner: Nar··· 🔒
Single Family Residential Dwelling Brad Martin of SHULER CREW CONSTRUCTION
2020-01-28 General Construction $186,900 2920 CARDIFF CASTLE LN
Owner: VER··· 🔒
New TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING, L…
2020-01-28 General Construction $126,000 3904 PORTER AVE
Owner: MES··· 🔒
New JAY''S CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
2020-01-28 Structural $30,000 2508 GAMBLE DR HEISKELL 37754
Owner: JOY··· 🔒
Property has multiple sinkholes on the recorded plat. The proposed house is bein… ISAAC MUELLER
2020-01-28 General Construction $161,000 925 CARTER RIDGE DR
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
Pre approved from 19-0568 Electronic plans not available OAKLAND LLC
2020-01-28 General Construction $144,000 7955 POPLAR GROVE LN
Owner: MAG··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 19-1528 JENKINS BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-28 General Construction 4515 ORCHARD VALLEY WAY
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
New CLAYTON HOMES #052
2020-01-28 General Construction $196,865 7220 WILLOW PARK LN
Owner: OAK··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 19-3187 20' U.E. centered on left property line and inside… OAKLAND LLC
2020-01-28 General Construction $154,000 7959 POPLAR GROVE LN
Owner: MAG··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 19-2688 JENKINS BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-28 General Construction $162,000 9546 J I ALEXANDER LN
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
New CMH HOMES, INC. DBA CLAYTON HOMES…
2020-01-28 General Construction $153,890 8303 DAY VALLEY RD
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 19-0019 20' D.E. centered on right property line. 15' U.E.… SMITHBILT, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1557 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1562 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 19-1251.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1546 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $294,037 9841 CHESNEY HILLS LN
Owner: HUG··· 🔒
20' D.E. centered on left and rear property lines. HUGHSTON HOMES OF TENNESSEE, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $127,490 2438 EPPIE COVE LN
Owner: WOR··· 🔒
New WORLEY BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-27 Demolition $2,000 1820 AMHERST RD
Owner: OFR··· 🔒
Demolition EVERGREEN CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION, INC
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1549 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1538 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1554 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 19-1251.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1542 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 Demolition 4608 ANDERSON RD
Owner: R J··· 🔒
Demolishing the house on the property. LOUIS TRUAN
2020-01-27 General Construction $130,205 7100 OLIN COVE LN
Owner: WOR··· 🔒
20' D.E. in rear of lot. WORLEY BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1553 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1558 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 19-1251.
2020-01-27 General Construction $40,000 8105 CHAPMAN HWY
Owner: NAN··· 🔒
Rev 2 submitted. 2/28/20. max Rev 1 Submitted 2/26/20 (drawings and Fire Dept le… LC CONTRACTING
2020-01-27 General Construction $190,000 2203 VILLA GARDEN WAY
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
New BEN TESTERMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2020-01-27 General Construction $251,010 11752 BOSTON IVY LN
Owner: HOM··· 🔒
Pre-Approved based on 19-0190. SADDLEBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1550 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based on 20-0317.
2020-01-27 General Construction $190,735 2636 PALACE GREEN RD
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
Pre-Approved based on 19-1154. 20' D.E. in front setback. SMITHBILT, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $141,140 2632 PALACE GREEN RD
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
Pre approved from 19-0289 20' D.E. in front setback. SMITHBILT, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $115,190 2402 EPPIE COVE LN
Owner: WOR··· 🔒
20' D.E. on right side of property. WORLEY BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-27 General Construction $375,000 872 Anchor Vista Rd
Owner: HFT··· 🔒
Single Family Residential John Wear of SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1561 HIDDEN PATH LN New
2020-01-27 General Construction $154,960 2462 EPPIE COVE LN
Owner: WOR··· 🔒
New WORLEY BUILDERS, INC.
2020-01-27 General Construction $253,266 1553 MOUNTAIN HILL LN
Owner: HUG··· 🔒
New HUGHSTON HOMES OF TENNESSEE, LLC
2020-01-27 General Construction $135,000 1566 HIDDEN PATH LN Pre-Approved based of 19-1251.
2020-01-24 Plumbing $200,000 606 RUNNING BROOK DR
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
Pre Approved from 20-0285 Property is in a flood zone. 15' Sanitary Sewer in rea… HARTSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2020-01-24 Plumbing $200,000 548 RUNNING BROOK DR
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
Property is in a flood zone. 20' D.E. on right side of property. 15' Sanitary Se… HARTSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2020-01-24 Plumbing $200,000 626 RUNNING BROOK DR
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 20-0285 Property is in a flood zone. 15' Sanitary Sewer in… HARTSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2020-01-24 General Construction 1106 NAVY DR
Owner: BER··· 🔒
New CMH HOMES, INC.
2020-01-24 Plumbing $200,000 634 RUNNING BROOK DR
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
Pre approved based on 20-0285 Property is in a flood zone. 15' Sanitary Sewer in… HARTSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2020-01-23 General Construction $228,600 10605 TRULOCK LN
Owner: HOM··· 🔒
Pre Approved based on 19-3732 20' D.E. centered on rear property line. SADDLEBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC
2020-01-23 Structural $70,000 1100 N CAMPBELL STATION RD
Owner: CHU··· 🔒
Rebuilding home after fire with existing slab. Engineer Footing letter required … CHUONG WILLIAMS
2020-01-23 General Construction $182,100 1708 RIVER POPPY RD
Owner: D R··· 🔒
Pre-Approved from 19-0230 15' Waterline Easement centered on left property line.… D R HORTON INC
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Permit Types in Knoxville
Construction Activity in Knoxville

New building permits in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville Building Permits

Knoxville, Tennessee processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 18637+ Knoxville building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Knoxville 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 Knoxville.

How Contractors Use Knoxville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Knoxville electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Knoxville open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Knoxville this week?

PermitGrab indexes 18,637 building permits in Knoxville, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Knoxville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Knoxville is dated 2026-06-11. Expected daily • newest record 54d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Knoxville right now?

Knoxville permit activity covers 18,637 indexed permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up Knoxville building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Knoxville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 18637 building permits in Knoxville, Tennessee. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Knoxville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Knoxville daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Knoxville permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Knoxville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Knoxville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Knoxville addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Knoxville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Knoxville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Knoxville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Knoxville mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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