Driveway permit in Goodlettsville, TN
It depends — some driveway work in Goodlettsville needs a permit, some doesn't.
if the driveway joins or cuts a public right-of-way (curb cut); driveway on private property is exempt from building permit
| Permit needed? | Depends on size |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | if the driveway joins or cuts a public right-of-way (curb… |
| Fee | $100.00 per application for work within the right-of-way (Sec. 16-203); director may waive the driveway-cut permit if not needed |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | 16-204 |
| Based on | Goodlettsville Municipal Code, Title 16 Ch. 2 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Goodlettsville building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
If you skip it
up to $500.00 per violation (Sec. 16-215)
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodlettsville | — | Depends | if the driveway joins or cuts a public right-of-way (curb… |
| Hendersonville | 6 mi | Depends | required for a driveway curb cut across a curb or sidewal… |
| Gallatin | 14 mi | Depends | The driveway slab itself is exempt as a driveway; a permi… |
| Springfield | 15 mi | Yes | driveway/curb-cut work in or adjoining a public right-of-… |
| Brentwood | 24 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Smyrna | 27 mi | Depends | The driveway slab itself is exempt, but cutting the curb … |
Other work in Goodlettsville
- Fence Depends
- Deck Depends
- Shed Depends
- Swimming Pool Depends
- Roof Replacement Depends
- Water Heater —
- HVAC Replacement —
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition —
- Driveway Depends
- Tree Removal —
- Sign Yes
- Short-Term Rental —
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Depends
- Basement Yes
- Above-Ground Pool Depends
Questions people ask
My driveway is right at the limit. Does that count?
The exemption has to fit exactly — if the code says a size or height, being at or under it keeps you exempt, and going a single inch over doesn't. When you're close to the line, measure before you buy materials, and call the department if the number is borderline.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Goodlettsville can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.