Chattanooga Land Development Office to Require Proof of Licenses and Insurance

Starting February 17, 2020, the City of Chattanooga's Land Development Office will be requiring a copy of a contractors license, business license, and workman's compensation insurance, if applicable, to be presented at the time of permit issuance. If the contractor has no employees they must present the card the state provides as proof of not needing workers compensation insurance. 
 
This requirement is a result of many contractors applying for permits with expired business licenses , which takes 2 weeks to renew.  Valid licenses are required to pull a permit.