Buildings + Zoning
To operate a brick-and mortar business, and once your business license and related permits are approved, you will want to visit the Develop 901 Citizen Portal for next steps if you are buying, renting, building or altering a building in Memphis.
901 Citizen Portal
Develop 901 Citizen Portal provides an online platform to apply for planning & zoning approvals, engineering permits, construction permits, sign permits, licenses, fire permits, and to schedule construction inspections
Zoning Map
Zoning atlas for Memphis and Shelby County.
Commercial Permits
Look up the current commercial permits and their locations.
Land Bank
See available properties in Shelby County and Memphis.
Property Lookup
Look up property information by address, owner, or parcel number.
Pending Applications
Board of Adjustment, Land Use Control Board and Landmarks Commission.
Building Inspections
Schedule a construction inspection for electrical, mechanical, plumbing or signage.
Signage
A permit is needed for all permanent signs erected, painted, installed or otherwise made visible on private property. Lighted signs will also need a separate electrical permit.
