AFTER-THE-FACT PERMIT APPLICATION Address: 768 Leath Street
Alteration or repair at 768 Leath St, Memphis
Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development permit RES-ALT-25-000706: issued May 1, 2025 for alteration or repair work at 768 Leath St. AFTER-THE-FACT PERMIT APPLICATION Address: 768 Leath Street, Memphis, TN 38107 Total Area: 1,973 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Estimated Cost to Complete: $48,990.47 This permit application is being submitted as an after-the-fact request to bring the subject property into compliance following partial remodeling work that was performed without an active building permit. The home was previously gutted due to damage and is currently uninhabitable. Some framing, new exterior siding, window and exterior door replacements, partial electrical work, and exterior paint were completed prior to this permit application. This building permit is being filed to complete the required construction to make the home habitable and pass all relevant inspections across all trades. All new work will be completed in accordance with applicable residential building codes and will include the following: Structural improvements including installation of hurricane clips, framing straps, and supplemental framing where needed Wall and attic insulation Drywall installation and finishing throughout the home Painting of interior walls and ceilings Installation of interior doors and door hardware Baseboard and trim installation Completion of all bathroom finishes including tubs, showers, toilets, vanities, and tile work Completion of the kitchen including cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, and appliance installation Flooring installation throughout the home Installation of light fixtures, outlets, switches, and all final electrical trim Final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work, with each trade passing their respective inspections Installation of HVAC registers, grilles, and thermostat Plumbing fixture installation and water heater connection Site clean-up, exterior grading improvements, and front yard sod installation Installation of all required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Final punch-out and finish carpentry work throughout This permit application aims to ensure the property is brought into full code compliance under Shelby County and IRC 2018 standards (including all local amendments), and to complete construction to make the residence safe and habitable.
- Permit number
- RES-ALT-25-000706
- Issued
- Type of work
- Alteration or repair
- Status
- Issued
- Reported cost
- $48,990
- ZIP code
- 38107
- City's category
- Alteration, RES
- City's status
- Not listed
- Source
- Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development permit data (this record)
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All permits at 768 Leath St, and what's permitted nearby
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Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 12, 09:12 UTC. See the city's official records.
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