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 — 31 permits
  2. Turner Homes, LLC — 14 permits
  3. BALL HOMES — 6 permits
  4. RP Homes, LLC — 6 permits
  5. Smithbilt Homes — 5 permits
  6. Kerney ENTERPRISES — 5 permits
  7. BTCC LLC — 5 permits
  8. ALEKSANDR S BOTEZAT — 3 permits
  9. Cook Bros Construction Llc — 3 permits
  10. Alec Mielke of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES — 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
2025-02-28 General Construction $258,392 7555 ILLUMINATION LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 General Construction $165,801 3019 BOGART LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 General Construction $165,801 3017 BOGART LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 General Construction $276,770 7952 CONDUCTOR WAY NEW CONSTRUCTION Evergreen Custom Construction inc.
2025-02-28 General Construction $241,019 7563 ILLUMINATION LN 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 General Construction $215,913 7960 CONDUCTOR WAY NEW CONSTRUCTION Evergreen Custom Construction inc.
2025-02-28 General Construction $276,770 7948 CONDUCTOR WAY New Residential Home Evergreen Custom Construction inc.
2025-02-28 General Construction $276,770 7956 CONDUCTOR WAY NEW CONSTRUCTION Evergreen Custom Construction inc.
2025-02-28 General Construction $165,801 3021 BOGART LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 HVAC/Mech $650,000 11717 SUNRISE VIEW LN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING installing new plumbing throughout the house Installation… Matt Ische of MDI Custom Homes LLC
2025-02-28 General Construction $241,019 7559 ILLUMINATION LN 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 General Construction $165,801 3023 BOGART LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-28 Fire Protection $7,100 6736 MALONE CREEK DR Suite B Install Fire Alarm in Suite B Crispy Cones and connect to existing Fire Alarm.
2025-02-27 General Construction $300,671 1209 MADISON OAKS RD New Home Construction Oakland LLC
2025-02-27 Demolition $16,000 1727 GRAND AVE
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: We plan to demo the existing structure at 1727 Grand Aven… RABREN GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2025-02-27 General Construction 400 MAIN ST SUITE AIR
Owner: PUB··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: TYS Parking Garage; PRINCIPAL USE: Airport; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: … MESSER CONSTRUCTION CO.
2025-02-26 General Construction $176,848 6614 JOHNBO WAY new construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-02-26 General Construction $188,999 6824 CONOVER LN 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, 1 stories D R Horton
2025-02-26 General Construction $212,097 6818 CONOVER LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-26 Roofing $242,425 10534 ARNOLD LN new residential single family one story 3 bedroom 2 bath house on slab foundatio… Red Door Homes
2025-02-26 General Construction $240,918 6819 CONOVER LN 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa $146,218 7529 WILLOW SPRING DR Development plan approved 2-I-25-DP Build a detached garage with living space ab… Knoxville Urban Renaissance Builders (KURB)
2025-02-26 General Construction $149,833 12206 BUTTERMILK RD
Owner: Jan··· 🔒
Building a new 3 BR 2 BA home. Original Permit 24-B1462 expired due to inactivit… Janet Perkins
2025-02-26 General Construction $176,848 6612 JOHNBO WAY Knoxville Tn new construction from start to finish Brad Bailey Construction LLC
2025-02-26 General Construction $337,426 1102 N CAMPBELL STATION RD new construction CHUONG & EDWARD & KEEGAN WILLIAMS
2025-02-26 General Construction $212,097 6812 CONOVER LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-25 General Construction $162,688 6520 SPOTTED ORCHID LN Rev 1 2/25/25 Factory built dwelling placed on slab foundation, with site built … Cook Bros Homes
2025-02-25 Roofing $388,241 12027 SIGNAL VIEW RD Single family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedrooms plus bo… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-02-25 General Construction $105,455 1105 TRIGG ST
Owner: EWI··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Ewing DW; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Manufactured Home; APPLICANT DESC… CMH HOMES, INC. DBA OAKWOOD HOMES…
2025-02-25 General Construction $443,977 9900 ALANI HILL WAY Plan to start construction for a single-family house. Saad Alani
2025-02-25 Plumbing $243,429 7927 BROWNVUE RD 20' wide drainage easement towards the middle of the property. rev 1 2-24-25 Res… Worley Builders, Inc.
2025-02-25 HVAC/Mech $519,838 414 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new HVAC system with associated ductwor… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-02-25 General Construction $361,528 2310 DRINNEN RD Single Family Dwelling Timothy & Wynter Manis
2025-02-25 HVAC/Mech $566,206 420 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new HVAC system with associated ductwor… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-02-25 HVAC/Mech $588,426 426 IVEY FARMS RD SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Installation of a new HVAC system with associated ductwor… Maggie Watson of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES
2025-02-25 General Construction $46,204,010 1727 GRAND AVE
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Student House over Garage Podium; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: The projec… RABREN GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2025-02-25 General Construction $174,538 7662 HAWS RD new construction single family dwellying David Durkota
2025-02-25 HVAC/Mech $516,500 12943 SCARLET SAGE DR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INSTALL FIREPLACE HVAC for New Residential Build Gas for … ROBERT MOHNEY of SADDLEBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC
2025-02-25 General Construction $49,208 6520 SPOTTED ORCHID LN Rev 1 2/25/25 Garage & Porch Cook Bros Homes
2025-02-25 General Construction $140,000 1405 RICKARD DR
Owner: CAN··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Canales Cardoza; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Manufactured Home; APPLICA… CMH HOMES, INC. DBA OAKWOOD HOMES…
2025-02-25 Pool/Spa $117,720 2300 JOHNSTON ST
Owner: SUT··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 2300 Johnston St. Knoxville, TN 37921; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Sing… STANLEY HOMES LLC
2025-02-24 General Construction $6,649 1018 CHELSEA PLACE WAY Change order - Townhomes added to scope of work.
2025-02-24 General Construction $320,153 12014 DEER CROSSING DR NEW CONSTRUCTION Saddlebrook Properties LLC
2025-02-24 General Construction $6,649 1012 CHELSEA PLACE WAY Change order - Townhomes have been added to the scope of work.
2025-02-24 HVAC/Mech $8,000,000 13123 KINGSTON PIKE New Construction of a 48k sf Publix Grocery Store (Exterior Facade/Canopy-Additi… Garrett Crick of Benning Construction
2025-02-24 General Construction $192,000 1231 BAKER AVE
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 1231 Baker Ave; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICANT DE… DAVINCI DESIGN AND CONTRACTING LLC
2025-02-24 General Construction $285,708 4515 PEACE BELL AVE New house with attached garage Smithbilt Homes
2025-02-24 Pool/Spa $12,000 6916 SAM TILLERY RD Lot of record. It does not have to conform to the required yard space. Moving a … BELLA VISTA CUSTOMS LLC
2025-02-24 General Construction $165,801 3548 BISHAM WOOD LN 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1 garage, 2 stories D R Horton
2025-02-24 Fire Protection $12,000 6736 MALONE CREEK DR Provide Sprinklers to accommodate new walls and ceilings
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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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