Collierville building permits come from Building and Codes, 901-457-2310, at Town Hall. Fence permits, the zoning map and when each board meets.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Town of Collierville’s permits page, home improvement guide, construction codes FAQ, fence permit FAQ, the pages for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic District Commission and Design Review Commission, and the town’s 2026 meeting notice.
Building permits in Collierville come from the town’s Building and Codes Division, part of the Development Department, on the east side of Town Hall at 500 Poplar View Parkway, open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call 901-457-2310 or email building_codes@colliervilletn.gov. Contractors and homeowners can apply for most permits, and for fence permits, through the town’s iWorQ online portal.
Who to call
- Building and Codes Division (permits, inspections, code complaints): 901-457-2310
- Planning Division (zoning, fences, signs, rezoning): Town Planner Jaime Groce, 901-457-2366
- Fence permit payments by phone: 901-457-2360
- Engineering Division (grading, drainage, stormwater): 901-457-2340
- Report a code violation online: the town’s Mayor’s Action Center
What needs a permit
The town’s codes FAQ and home improvement guide list these:
| Project | Permit? |
|---|---|
| New house | Yes; a homeowner acting as general contractor files a homeowner affidavit |
| Addition (heated or unheated space) | Yes, with a sketch and a plot plan showing distances to property lines |
| Detached garage, storage building, pergola, pool house | Yes, as an accessory structure |
| Swimming pool or spa | Yes |
| Fence | Yes, in most cases |
| Retaining wall | Yes, every one; walls over 48 inches also need plans |
| New roof | No permit, but the work must meet the codes |
| Siding | No, unless the house is in the Historic District |
| Painting, flooring, cabinets, counters | No; normal maintenance and finish work are exempt |
Homeowners may pull their own building permits for much of this work, but a state or county licensed contractor must do all mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. A permit lapses if work does not start within six months or stops for six months.
Inspections: call 901-457-2310, email the division or book through the portal. The town says 97% of inspections happen the day they are requested for; most are next-day.
Power or gas off more than 90 days? Apply in person for a meter put-back permit; the town inspects, then notifies Memphis Light, Gas and Water to restore service.
Moving pods: a temporary storage container may sit on the paved driveway for up to seven days in a row during a move, with a temporary storage container permit.
Fences
- A new or replacement fence needs a permit; so does rebuilding more than half of an existing fence.
- The fee is $50, and it doubles if the fence is built without a permit.
- Submit a plan showing the fence location. The town’s mapping tool can draw one.
- New chain link and some other fence types are not allowed.
- Staff approve most fence permits; fences are inspected after they go up.
Zoning, the map and development cases
Zoning in Collierville is set by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, on recommendations from the Planning Commission. The town’s zoning map (PDF) and future and existing land use maps are in its map gallery. Active rezonings, site plans and subdivisions are on the development activity page, which links an online map and neighborhood meeting notices.
Property in the downtown Historic District needs approval from the Historic District Commission for new buildings, additions, demolitions and exterior changes that can be seen from the street.
When the boards meet
All meet in the James H. Lewellen Board Chambers at Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway.
| Board | Meets | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Mayor and Aldermen | 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6 p.m. | Final say on rezonings, planned developments and the zoning ordinance |
| Planning Commission | 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. | Land use plan, subdivisions; recommends zoning changes |
| Design Review Commission | 2nd Thursday, 5 p.m. | Exterior plans for everything except single-family homes; signs, fences and landscaping |
| Board of Zoning Appeals | 3rd Thursday, 5 p.m. | Variances and appeals of staff decisions |
| Historic District Commission | 4th Thursday, 4 p.m. (3rd Tuesday in November and December) | Changes in the Historic District |
The remaining 2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings are Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23 and Dec. 14. Agendas, staff reports and video are on the town’s public meetings page, and residents can comment on agenda items through the public comment page.
What this means for you
- Call 901-457-2310 before you build anything bigger than a repair.
- A fence without a permit costs double.
- Watch the development activity map for rezonings near you, and speak at the Planning Commission before the case reaches the aldermen.
More guides: who to call at City Hall, moving to Collierville and property taxes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Collierville?
Yes, in most cases. New and replacement fences need a permit from the Development Department, and so does rebuilding more than half of an existing fence. The fee is $50 and doubles if the fence goes up without one.
Where do I get a building permit in Collierville?
From the Building and Codes Division on the east side of Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or through the town’s iWorQ online portal. Call 901-457-2310.
Does Collierville require a permit for a new roof?
No. The town does not issue permits for re-roofing a home or business, but the work must still meet the town’s adopted building codes.
When does the Collierville Planning Commission meet?
On the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the James H. Lewellen Board Chambers at Town Hall. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m.
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