Planning & Engineering

 
 

 The Planning & Engineering office will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will re-open on Monday, April 6th @ 8am.

 
 
 
 

 PlanRutherford

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners announces a special meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Historic County Courthouse, located in the center of the Public Square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to obtain comments on, and consider adoption of, PlanRutherford, the Comprehensive Plan update for Rutherford County.

 

 

Rutherford County Comprehensive Plan | Plan Rutherford | Murfreesboro
 

 

 
You Spoke, We Listened! Rutherford County has been working to update its comprehensive plan, PlanRutherford, to shape the future of our community based on your vision.
 
Please visit www.planrutherford.org for more information! 

 Applications

Please include all of the required information requested on all forms and e-mail completed application packets to [email protected]. Once you have emailed your application, please call us @ 615-898-7730 to make your payment.

Applications will not be processed until payment is received. 

All application forms can be found on our Forms Page.

Accessory Structures & Additions Application For new & replacement accessory structures, additions, pools, sheds, covered patios, etc.
Example of STEP use as an example of how to complete this application on STEP.
Example of SEPTIC use as an example of how to complete this application on SEPTIC.
New & Replacement SFDs Application For new & replacement single family dwellings
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Application For new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) or conversion to an ADU
Example of SEPTIC LD use as an example of how to complete this application on SEPTIC.
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