City Guide · Verified 2026
Deck Construction Permits in Murfreesboro
Local Rule
City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department
The city's own code amendment deletes exemptions 1, 2 and 10 of the standard R105.2 work-exempt list and substitutes its own language, and item 10 is the standard deck exemption in the national model, meaning Murfreesboro removed the small-deck carve-out entirely rather than just tightening it. The city's own Accessory Structure and Fence Permits page confirms this directly: a permit is required to construct, alter, enlarge, move or demolish an accessory structure or appurtenance, "including, but not limited to fences, storage buildings, pools and decks," whether the owner does the work or hires a contractor. Murfreesboro and Rutherford County run separate permitting jurisdictions, so a property inside city limits must apply through the City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department rather than the county.
Source · Verified September 2026
Murfreesboro Building Department
Office: City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department
Address: 111 W. Vine St., 2nd Floor, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Phone: (615) 893-2087
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Rutherford County
Murfreesboro's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Rutherford County Building Codes Department
Rutherford County's Building Codes Department requires a permit for all decks in the unincorporated county regardless of size, citing Section R105.1 of the 2018 IRC ("construct, enlarge, alter, repair..."). Unlike several neighboring Tennessee counties that exempt small decks, Rutherford County makes no size exception for decks. A Homeowner Affidavit is required if the owner-occupant pulls their own permit, along with a Zoning Compliance Certificate and septic system (SSDS) verification.
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FAQs
Which department handles Deck Construction permits in Murfreesboro?
City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department handles Deck Construction permits in Murfreesboro.
Is Murfreesboro different from Rutherford County on Deck Construction?
No. Murfreesboro's rule (Permit required) matches the general pattern in Rutherford County.
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