Shelby County Building Permits & Project Research

14,819 indexed permits · 565 contractor names in the last 90 days · Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Shelby County building permits — key stats
Active contractors 565
Newest permit 2026-11-05

PermitGrab tracks 14,819 building permits in Shelby County, TN as of 2026-11-05, including 565 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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565
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-05
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-05
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-05

14,819 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
3660 KNIGHT RD, MEMPHIS 38118 Replace lighting with flat panel LED. Add 3 outlets for TVs. Replace switches an… replacement —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2262 PUEBLO AVE, MEMPHIS 38127 replace fixtures replacement —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
387 E BODLEY AVE, MEMPHIS TN 38109 Initial second-floor debris removal and area cleanup will be performed to establ… —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
387 TENNESSEE ST, MEMPHIS 38103 UNIT 1 METER PUT-BACK —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
385 TENNESSEE ST, MEMPHIS 38103 UNIT 2 METER PUT-BACK —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
393 TENNESSEE ST, MEMPHIS 38103 UNIT 1 —
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2038 AMBERGATE LN, CORDOVA 38016 replaced complete system Woodchase Apts. Go to maint office for entry —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
7398 MCVAY RD, GERMANTOWN 38138 Install plumbing for kitchen, bathroom & Pool discharge line —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
4148 WALES AVE, MEMPHIS 38128 Upgrade panel and repair existing circuits —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2080 NORTHPORT RD, CORDOVA 38016 REPLACED COMPLETE SYSTEM WOODCHASE APTS GO TO MAINT OFFICE FOR ENTRY —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
954 N SECOND ST, MEMPHIS 38107 minor repairs for occupancy —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
1325 FARMVILLE AVE, MEMPHIS 38122 Add 8" backflow in new valve room for fire sprinkler system sprinkler New installation —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
980 ISABELLE ST, MEMPHIS 38122 Whole house rewire. New 125A service install. 125A New installation —
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
3484 POPLAR AVE, MEMPHIS TN 38111 Install (1) new 8.5 & (1) new 15 ton rooftop unit with shell ductwork. Install (… 15 tons rooftop unit New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
709 Stage AVE, Memphis TN 38127 United States Install furnace acoil condenser unit and ductwork AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3188 DUNCAN WILLIAMS RD, MEMPHIS 38119 replaced complete system Riverdale Apts. Go to maint office for entry —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1989 WILLIAMSWOOD RD, CORDOVA 38016 REPLACED COMPLETE SYSTEM WOODCHASE APTS GO TO MAINT OFFICE FOR ENTRY —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
— Residential Plumbing Permit —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2851 LAMB PL, MEMPHIS 38118 Safety inspection for power out more than 90 days —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
8010 ASHLEE FARM RD, CORDOVA 38016 REPLACED COMPLETE SYSTEM WOODCHASE APTS GO TO MAINT OFFICE FOR ENTRY —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
6074 CUNNINGHAM ST, ARLINGTON 38002 Home owner is contracting master bedroom/bathroom addition to the existing struc… —
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1713 N GERMANTOWN PKWY, CORDOVA 38016 replace gas water heater replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
6976 SHADOW OAKS DR, MEMPHIS 38125 Fire job. 1 HVAC drain and 5 vents —
2026-08-14 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
— Residential Accessory Structure Permit residential —
2026-08-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
145 AZALEA GARDEN WAY, MEMPHIS 38111 Install 2 ton system for upstairs build out. 2 tons New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1498 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS 38104 Lead Water Service Replace line work replacement —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit Amendment
8426 PRESTINE LOOP, CORDOVA 38018 1-5 circuits for each apartment--balcony lights 5 circuits —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1223 WINCHESTER RD, MEMPHIS 38116 BARRETT COMPLETE TAXES —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
1227 S GERMANTOWN RD, GERMANTOWN 38138 PLUMBLING ALTERATION FOR COMMERICAL TOP-OUT AND WATER DISTRBUTION INSTALL 3' DRA… —
2026-08-14 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
2536 ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD, MEMPHIS 38106 Demolish the one-story metal building. This building will be demolished complete… —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1783 N GERMANTOWN PKWY, CORDOVA 38016 SIGNATURE SPA & NAILS LLC —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Safety Inspection Only (Non-Contractors Only)
1502 STANDRIDGE ST, MEMPHIS 38108 SAFETY INSPECTION ×2 —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
8295 TOURNAMENT DR, MEMPHIS 38125 PSSA application for TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (… —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
980 ISABELLE ST, MEMPHIS 38122 Structural framing - Remove wall and install low bearing LVL beam Move walls in … —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
4177 ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD, MEMPHIS 38116 USED TIRE AND MECHANIC SHOP —
2026-08-14 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
15 WOOD GROVE RD, MEMPHIS 38117 This will be a replacement cedar fence for what was there. It is 209' feet of 6'… —
2026-08-14 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
1325 WOODWARD ST, MEMPHIS 38106 Demo house and remove all debris —
2026-08-14 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
432 N MANASSAS ST, MEMPHIS 38105 Demolish the house entirely including its foundations. Demolish the rear parking… —
2026-08-14 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
1227 S GERMANTOWN RD, GERMANTOWN 38138 PLUMBLING ALTERATION —
2026-08-14 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
12619 LINDEN OAK DR N, Arlington 38002 18x36 inground swimming pool w/ 9x9 spa —
2026-08-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1573 WALKER AVE, MEMPHIS 38114 New sheetrock, install new kitchen and floors. —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Safety Inspection Only (Non-Contractors Only)
107 Loraine RD, United States Safety Inspection —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
— Commercial Electrical Permit ×2 —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
— Commercial Alteration Permit commercial —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
— Residential Alteration Permit residential —
2026-08-14 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2165 FLORIDA ST, MEMPHIS 38109 Commercial Electrical Permit ×2 —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
2165 FLORIDA ST, MEMPHIS 38109 Commercial Alteration Permit commercial —
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Permit Types in Shelby County
Construction Activity in Shelby County

New building permits in Shelby County, Tennessee show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Shelby County Building Permits

Shelby County, Tennessee processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 14,819+ Shelby County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-05 from this listing's source.

Building permits in Shelby County can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Shelby County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Shelby County building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela Citizen Access.

Who appears in Shelby County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,819 building permits in Shelby County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Shelby County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Shelby County is dated 2026-11-05. Newest permit date: 2026-11-05. 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 Shelby County permit records?

Shelby County permit activity covers 14,819 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up Shelby County building permits

Search recent Shelby County, TN building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Shelby County 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 and the most active contractors, see the Shelby County Permit Pulse.

Shelby County Field Reports & Contractor Guides

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-21

Shelby County (Memphis) Contractor List With Phone Numbers (2026)

Historical market analysis and methodology for Shelby County. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Shelby County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 14,819 building permits in Shelby County, 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.

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Contractors & subs
Recent Shelby County contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
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 Shelby County provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Shelby County 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.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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