Valley residents who are planning small construction projects along the shoreline of the Tennessee River and its tributaries or TVA reservoirs may now apply for construction permits online HERE.
Small projects include building a boat dock, pier or boat ramp or stabilizing the shoreline. Prior to beginning any construction activities on the shoreline, a TVA 26a construction permit is required.
Applying and paying online for a 26a construction permit is easy and secure, and it will speed up the review process. Here is how it works:
Applicants will enter their name, contact information, describe the project, submit drawings or pictures and enter their credit card information. Once the information is entered, the application is initiated. When TVA receives the application, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant.
Anyone seeking permits for larger projects, such as a commercial marina, community dock or barge terminal, must continue to use the standard form available at www.tva.gov/river/26apermits and send it to TVA’s watershed team offices for full review.
Additional information about TVA’s permitting process is available by calling the new TVA Environmental Information Center at 800-882-5263.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financing. TVA provides power to large industries and 159 power distributors that serve approximately 8.8 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality and recreation.