Putnam County Planning Department

     The Putnam County Planning Department enforces the commercial and residential regulations of the 2003 edition of the International Code Council through the inspection processes. This department accepts applications for all construction permits, collects fees, issues permits, schedules inspections, maintains permit record files and issues occupancy certificates.
     Building codes play an integral role in maintaining the quality of construction in Putnam County, assisting builders and the general public with the building codes and other regulations to the mutual benefit of both. It is our mission to protect and serve the citizens of Putnam County through the fair and ethical enforcement of adopted construction codes, zoning regulations and construction safety standards. This is accomplished by an efficient administration, qualified professional staff, ongoing citizen and customer education efforts, and active enforcement on new and existing construction to include housing and property maintenance standards.

Contact Information

Putnam County Planning Department
67 S. Elm Street
Cookeville, TN  38501

Phone: (931)526-2285
Fax: (931)526-2257
Email: putnamcodes@putnamco.org

Office Hours 7:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday