Maury County Permit Expediting
Maury County mixes farmland along the Duck River with some of the fastest residential growth in Middle Tennessee around Spring Hill. The county's Building and Zoning Office in Columbia handles the rural areas, Columbia runs its own Development Services department, and Spring Hill issues permits for a city that straddles the Maury and Williamson County line.
NashPermits coordinates permits across Columbia, Spring Hill and unincorporated Maury County, from farm buildings and floodplain lots to historic downtown storefronts.
Permit offices in Maury County
- Unincorporated Maury County is permitted by the Maury County Building and Zoning Office on the Public Square in Columbia. Beyond building permits, it issues mobile home, agricultural building, floodplain and zoning compliance permits, and it collects a New Development Tax on new construction.
- Columbia issues permits through Development Services, using an online permitting portal that covers building, trade, planning, engineering and wastewater permits.
- Spring Hill runs its own Building Codes and Inspections office under the city's Unified Development Code, and it issues permits for the whole city regardless of which county a parcel sits in.
Spring Hill's split-county setup
Spring Hill is one city in two counties. The city handles building permits and inspections on both sides of the line, but county-level matters such as property records follow the county where the parcel sits. Electrical permits also depend on the power provider: Columbia Power and Water, Duck River Electric or Middle Tennessee Electric, with state inspectors for some customers. Commercial plans go to the city by email, file link or drive, and impact fees were raised again in 2026.
Because Spring Hill also appears on our Williamson County page, the parcel check matters here more than anywhere. We confirm it before the first form is filled out.
Projects we see most in Maury County
- Production homes and subdivisions in and around Spring Hill
- Farm buildings, manufactured homes and rural homes in the unincorporated county
- Floodplain sites along the Duck River and its tributaries
- Historic storefront and downtown renovations in Columbia
Floodplain and historic review in Columbia
Outside city limits, Maury County issues floodplain permits under the National Flood Insurance Program, and low-lying lots near the Duck River often need one before building. In Columbia, exterior changes in the city's historic districts need approval from the Historic Zoning Commission. Both steps can be handled alongside the building permit if they are planned from the start, which is what our permit research and plan review coordination services are for.
Related services in Maury County
- Residential permitting: additions, renovations, new homes, pools and accessory structures
- Permit research & due diligence: finding out what a site needs before you commit
- Plan review coordination: managing comments and resubmittals
- Business & operational permits: licenses and approvals to open or operate
Maury County permit FAQs
My property is in Spring Hill. Does Maury County or Williamson County issue the permit?
Neither. The City of Spring Hill issues building permits across the whole city, on both sides of the county line. County-level matters such as property records still follow the county where the parcel sits, so we confirm both before filing.
Do farm buildings need a permit in Maury County?
The Maury County Building and Zoning Office issues agricultural building permits, which follow different rules from a standard building permit. We confirm what your structure needs based on its use and location.
Do I need a floodplain permit to build near the Duck River?
If the site is in a mapped flood hazard area, a floodplain permit is required under the National Flood Insurance Program before building. Outside city limits it comes from Maury County; inside Columbia or Spring Hill, the city handles it. We check the flood maps early so it does not delay the building permit.
What approvals do I need to renovate a storefront in downtown Columbia?
Exterior changes in Columbia's historic districts need approval from the Historic Zoning Commission, alongside permits from Development Services. We plan both approvals together so the renovation stays on schedule.
More questions? See our full FAQ page or browse all service areas.
Starting a project in Maury County?
Send us the project address and scope of work. We'll confirm the jurisdiction and reply within one business day with the approvals you need and a quote.
Call or text 615-815-5499 · team@nashpermits.com