Building
The Town does not do any over the counter permitting. All permits are submitted and distributed electronically.
• Please submit all electronic submittal materials for commercial and residential building permits, including addendums, via email to Town Building. 200 MB is the maximum file size we can accept per document. Large files may need to be broken into two or more PDF's when submitting. The Town will NOT accept hard/paper copies. Submittals after 3:00PM will be considered received the following business day.
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits are submitted via the SmartGov portal.
• A nonrefundable plan review fee will be due for all commercial building permit submittals. Contractors of record can make payment through their SmartGov portal.
Trade Permits
•The plumbing and mechanical permits can be applied for through the Town of Jackson's Smart Gov Portal. The link to the portal is Smart Gov Portal . To use the portal and obtain permits, you must hold a Town of Jackson Contractor license in your trade. More information can be found on the Contractor Licensing page.
• Instructions for using the Smart Gov portal can be found here Smart Gov Portal Instructions
• Inspections cannot be set up in the SmartGov portal at this time. Please refer to the building inspection tab on how to schedule inspections and the inspection process.
• Upon receipt, we have 48 hours to process the application request. Once processed you will be notified to make payment.
• Any work requiring a trade permit and inspection defined in the appropriate code shall be installed by a licensed contractor with a valid Town of Jackson Contractor’s license.
• Trade permits must be obtained prior to starting the work. If not, a penalty fee will be assessed.
Permit Issuance
• Once permits are ready for issuance, the applicant will be notified via email regarding approval and payment. Payment can be made through the SmartGov Portal, dropped off at the front desk of the Planning & Building Department, or can be made with a credit card over the phone with visa, Mastercard or Discover. We will not accept a credit card for payment if the fees are over $10,000.00.
• Once payment is received , we will email you the permit along with the corresponding documents, conditions of approval and appropriate inspection cards.
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Building Inspections
Inspections are a verification process conducted throughout construction as required by the adopted International Building Codes, by local ordinances and by law.
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Commercial Building Permit Application
Commercial building permits are required in the Town of Jackson to assure the development is consistent with building codes and other applicable regulations.
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Contractor Licensing
Learn about the purpose and requirements for contractor licensing.
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Demolition Permit
Find out about the demolition permit process.
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Design Criteria
View a list of required design criteria for building in the Town of Jackson.
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Electrical Permit
Electrical permits are required for all permanent wiring installed in buildings and structures and are issued for work to be completed as listed on the electrical permit application.
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Grading Erosion Control
Find out about how the Building Division controls grading erosion.
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House Numbering
House numbering is the system of giving a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to locate a particular building. All numbers are assigned by the Planning and Building Department.
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Mechanical Permit
Read the requirements for getting a mechanical permit.
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Permit Fees & Cost Schedules
Review the permit fees and cost schedules associated with building.
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Plumbing
See what is required for plumbing projects.
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Public Right of Way
Find the regulations for public right of ways.
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Reports
Access useful reports put together by the Building Division.
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Residential Permit Application
A residential building permit is required in the Town of Jackson to construct any new one and two family dwellings, residential additions, residential remodels, and other improvements in order to assure that the construction is consistent with building codes and other applicable regulations.
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Temporary Tents- Membranes Permit
This application is for tents/structures that are greater than 120 sq. ft. and are erected for less than 180 days in a 365-day period. Please note that the days must be consecutive, and the entire structure must be removed prior to the 180th day. If the structure is attached to an existing structure, elevated deck or for more than 179 days in a 365-day period a Commercial Building Permit must be used, and the structure must meet the International Building Code Requirements.