Office of the Mayor

Working to serve and promote our beautiful county.

MAYOR’S DUTIES

The county mayor is the chief executive officer of the county who may examine the accounts of the county officers to verify each item of expenditure or revenue. The county mayor serves as a non-voting, ex officio member of each committee of the county legislative body and of each board, commission, or authority of the county government. The county mayor appoints members of county boards, commissions and department heads subject to confirmation by the legislative body. The county mayor has the care and custody of all county property and may enter into letters of agreement with the county “fee” officials regarding the number of deputies and assistants and their salaries.

BUILDING PERMITS

What Is a Building Permit?

A building permit is a license required granting legal permission to construct, enlarge, or remodel a building.

How to Apply for a Permit?

Building Permits for Claiborne County are issued by the County Mayor’s Office located in the old courthouse on Main Street in Tazewell.  Building permits within city limits of New Tazewell, Tazewell, and Harrogate are issued by those city offices.

A septic permit is required before a building permit can be issued. For more information on a septic permit, call 865-594-6035.

The name of the property owner, address, and square footage of living space is required.

Building Permit Prices

Building permit prices are based off of the Building Structure Value (BSV).

BSV = total square footage x $200 per square foot.

Under $250,000 – 0.15%

$250,000 – $500,000 – 0.25%

$500,000 – $1,000,000 – 0.50%

Over $1,000,000 – 1%

*Building permit for mobile homes are based on the purchase price.

*Campers in mobile home lots or on private property require a building permit.