Administrative overview · FIPS 47131
Obion County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Obion County Assessor of Property / County Building Permit Office
For a project in or near Obion County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
731-507-0999 Ext. 4
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Obion County Courthouse, 2 Bill Burnett Circle, Union City, TN 38281
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (county courthouse and clerk published hours; confirm Assessor permit-counter hours).
Review expectation
N/A; no review timeline published.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Obion County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Obion County Assessor of Property / County Building Permit Office is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 731-507-0999 Ext. 4.
How long might review take?
N/A; no review timeline published.
How are inspections scheduled?
The Tennessee residential-jurisdiction list identifies Obion County as OPT OUT and lists Ricky Watkins for residential inspection inquiries at 731-609-8326. For the county permit itself, contact the Assessor's Office at 731-507-0999 Ext. 4 before work begins.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Outside city limits, the county's official FAQ states that no county building code exists, although a county building permit is required. Obion County is listed by Tennessee as OPT OUT of statewide residential code enforcement; each city has its own codes. The governing private act requires a permit for construction or remodeling valued at $1,000 or more; it does not state a separate minor/cosmetic exemption list. Work inside a city may be subject to that city's permitting and code rules.