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.
2026-08-04
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18,637 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-03-28 Fire Protection $9,000 621 SARAH STOWERS WAY Rev1 2/18/25 Install Fire Alarm in new construction
2025-03-28 Plumbing $4,500 7719 PENNYROYAL DR Install gas water heater and fuel line Knoxville Utilities Board
2025-03-28 Structural $420,000 7513 TWINING DR
Owner: SON··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Modern Single Family Residence; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Fami… TIMOTHY IMHOF JOSEPH
2025-03-28 Demolition $2,600 618 HOLLYWOOD RD
Owner: ORV··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Total demoliton of a house; APPROVED SCOPE: Complete demo… UNLICENSED - JESS LETNER
2025-03-28 General Construction $181,098 3038 BOGART LN 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-03-28 Fire Protection $9,000 628 SARAH STOWERS WAY Rev1 2/18/25 Install Fire Alarm in new construction.
2025-03-28 Fire Protection $9,000 627 SARAH STOWERS WAY Rev1 2/18/25 Install Fire Alarm in new construction
2025-03-28 Demolition $48,000 2201 VIRGINIA AVE
Owner: GIR··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Demolish & Dispose of existing structures located at 2201… ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT, INC.
2025-03-28 Structural $178,000 4818 E RACCOON VALLEY DR Placing permanent footing and put a small mobile home on it (done by Clayton Hom… Svetlana Buta
2025-03-28 General Construction $200,000 234 DALE AVE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: A New Field House For: Sansom Sports Complex; PRINCIPAL USE: Public… JOHNSON & GALYON, INC
2025-03-28 Fire Protection $9,000 615 SARAH STOWERS WAY REv1 2/18/25 Install new Fire Alarm in new construction
2025-03-28 Fire Protection $9,000 609 SARAH STOWERS WAY Rev1 2/18/25 Install new Fire Alarm in new construction.
2025-03-27 General Construction $206,461 7515 ILLUMINATION LN 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, 1 stories Berna Saoud
2025-03-27 General Construction $178,000 8509 HEISKELL RD Put a double wide mobile home on the property. Baker Housing
2025-03-27 General Construction $135,000 5432 BLAND LN Lot of record deliver and set double wide home. oakwood homes
2025-03-27 General Construction $343,223 7951 BROWNVUE RD Residential Construction Worley Builders, Inc.
2025-03-27 General Construction $43,470,000 202 VILLAGE COMMONS BLVD New 1,400 student elementary school for Knox County Merit Construction
2025-03-27 General Construction $307,815 7527 ILLUMINATION LN 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories Berna Saoud
2025-03-27 General Construction $261,044 7531 ILLUMINATION LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories Berna Saoud
2025-03-27 General Construction $222,187 7519 ILLUMINATION LN 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, 1 stories Berna Saoud
2025-03-27 General Construction $196,823 3665 MEREDITH LYNN WAY Single family new construction. Jackson-Craig,LLC
2025-03-27 Demolition $15,000 2326 HIGHLAND AVE
Owner: ZEN··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: 2326 Highland Ave - Demolition; APPROVED SCOPE: 2326 High… ORANGE DELTA
2025-03-27 General Construction $640,000 220 COOL SPRINGS BLVD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Gerald Cress of Cress Company, Inc.
2025-03-27 General Construction $15,000 3601 CIRCLE LAKE LN Construct shed for potting supplies and garden tools Mockingbird Builders LLC
2025-03-27 General Construction $99,999 2532 BLAZIER RD replacing mobile home CMH Homes Inc DBA Clayton Homes…
2025-03-27 General Construction $128,355 821 FORDTOWN RD Lot of record Adding a DW MB to unused property Kerney ENTERPRISES
2025-03-26 HVAC/Mech $556,585 462 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new HVAC system with associated duct wo… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-03-26 HVAC/Mech $467,644 429 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new HVAC system with associated duct wo… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-03-26 HVAC/Mech $566,205 450 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Gas for new SFR Installation of a new HVAC system with as… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-03-26 HVAC/Mech $467,643 456 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new 3.5 ton HVAC system with associated… CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-03-26 General Construction $438,636 438 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-03-26 Electrical $2,500 1800 SAINT MARY ST
Owner: FED··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: St. Mary's flasher; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: New electrical service d… UNLICENSED-WILLIAM BRANAM
2025-03-26 General Construction $430,000 11305 TURKEY CREEK RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Bradley White of Brad White Construction LLC
2025-03-26 General Construction $50,000 6143 DARBY DR Permit for mobile home only. Any further construction will need a separate permi…
2025-03-25 General Construction $176,848 6624 JOHNBO WAY Knoxville Tn new construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $350,000 4704 TOMACHE DR
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Robinson home; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICANT DES… ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $150,000 2815 JOHNSTON ST
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 2815 Johnston; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICANT DES… TYLER STINNETT
2025-03-25 Roofing $175,112 1736 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 Roofing $173,333 1747 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 Roofing $173,333 1749 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 Roofing $175,112 1740 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 Roofing $238,207 1745 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 Electrical $8,000 10505 MURDOCK DR Rev1 3/19/25 Access controls on Phase 2. Just internal doors with strikers. Chec…
2025-03-25 Roofing $238,207 1755 LATEGLOW WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $178,663 6632 JOHNBO WAY Knoxville Tn new construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $176,848 6620 JOHNBO WAY Knoxville Tn New construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $178,663 6638 JOHNBO WAY Knoxville Tn New construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-03-25 General Construction $10,000 507 ALFALFA WAY
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: service, ditch, and final for deco lights; APPROVED SCOPE… LEE VARNER ELECTRIC
2025-03-25 General Construction $160,000 703 REDWINE ST
Owner: AST··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 703 Redwine St; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: SFH will be built ; APPROVED… ONYX EXCAVATION LLC
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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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The motivated-seller list

Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Knoxville building permits

Search recent Knoxville, TN building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Knoxville building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, 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 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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Contractors find leads in Knoxville by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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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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