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Murfreesboro, Tennessee Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.8

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

32 days

4-5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$8,425

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$6,400

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,500

residential

Plan Review Fee

$525

per application

Delay Risk

20%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan with grading
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility connection permits (MWSD)
✓ Tree mitigation plan (if removing protected trees)
✓ Traffic impact study (25+ lots)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Growing department keeping pace with rapid development. Online permitting available. Staff generally responsive to builder inquiries.

Recent Changes

September 2025: Updated Murfreesboro 2040 comprehensive plan with new growth zones along Medical Center Parkway corridor. Impact fees remain stable for 2026.

Rezone Probability

72%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(615) 893-5210

Official Website

https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/157/Building-Codes

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