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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Scottsville
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 67.410 forbids building, reconstructing, altering, or repairing any building within Allen County without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector.
Incidental signs, historic markers, change of copy, small temporary banners, realtor signage, and window signs
- Exempt Incidental signs, historic markers, change of copy, small temporary banners, realtor signage, and window signs
Note: Only sign-specific exemptions are documented in the public code. Confirm edge cases with the Planning Commission before proceeding.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Owner/contractor information and contacts
- Project address and occupancy classification
- Floodplain classification
- Surveyor-prepared site or plot plan
- Utility verification
- Building code
- Commonwealth Building Code (CCBC) and Uniform Commonwealth Building Code for single-family residences; automatically updates to the latest Kentucky Building and Residential Code editions.
- Permit validity
- Permits must remain visible on-site. Any permit dormant for 180 days must be renewed with a $25 monthly fee that doubles each month; permitted terminated after 12 months.
- Owner-builder
- Applicants must certify they are the owner or authorized agent and must comply with Kentucky workers compensation and unemployment insurance laws.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must maintain compliance with Kentucky workers compensation and unemployment insurance requirements before the commission issues permits.
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Application process
Typical processing: 7-30 business days for building and life safety plan review
- 01 Download the appropriate residential or commercial permit application from the forms page.
- 02 Gather tax, deed, platted lot data, zoning or subdivision information, and floodplain status.
- 03 Prepare a signed site or plot plan and complete the application with owner/contractor contacts, occupancy classification, and utilities.
- 04 Submit the application, site plan, and fees (minimum $285) in person or via email to planning@nctc.com.
- 05 Coordinate with Building Inspector Jim Griffin (270-590-6606) for foundation, framing, final, and certificate-of-occupancy inspections after plan review (7-30 business days).
- 06 Pass final inspection and obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
Typical processing time: 7-30 business days for building and life safety plan review
Source: Scottsville-Allen County Planning & Zoning Commission ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Scottsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$285
02
Plan check fee
Calculated plan review fee; fast-track reviews add 50% (between $400 and $3,000)
03
Permit fee formula
Cost-per-square-foot rates: Assembly $0.16, Business/Residential $0.15, Utility $0.13; alterations/repairs use the lesser of 0.0030 valuation multiplier or area rate.
04
Reinspection fee
$10 per reinspection
05
Penalty (no permit)
Working without a permit doubles the required fee
All fees must be paid by check made payable to the Scottsville-Allen County Planning Commission.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Inspector Jim Griffin (270-590-6606) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: foundation, framing, final inspection, Certificate of Occupancy.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Scottsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Scottsville, KY? ▸
Kentucky Revised Statutes section 67.410 forbids building, reconstructing, altering, or repairing any building within Allen County without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Scottsville, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Scottsville, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $285. Fees are calculated as: Cost-per-square-foot rates: Assembly $0.16, Business/Residential $0.15, Utility $0.13; alterations/repairs use the lesser of 0.0030 valuation multiplier or area rate.. Plan check fee: Calculated plan review fee; fast-track reviews add 50% (between $400 and $3,000).
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Scottsville, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Scottsville, KY, follow these steps: 1. Download the appropriate residential or commercial permit application from the forms page. 2. Gather tax, deed, platted lot data, zoning or subdivision information, and floodplain status. 3. Prepare a signed site or plot plan and complete the application with owner/contractor contacts, occupancy classification, and utilities. 4. Submit the application, site plan, and fees (minimum $285) in person or via email to planning@nctc.com. 5. Coordinate with Building Inspector Jim Griffin (270-590-6606) for foundation, framing, final, and certificate-of-occupancy inspections after plan review (7-30 business days). 6. Pass final inspection and obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Scottsville, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Scottsville, KY typically run 7-30 business days for building and life safety plan review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Scottsville, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Scottsville, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Incidental signs, historic markers, change of copy, small temporary banners, realtor signage, and window signs. Note: Only sign-specific exemptions are documented in the public code. Confirm edge cases with the Planning Commission before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Scottsville, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Scottsville, KY via: Building Inspector Jim Griffin (270-590-6606).
last verified April 2026
source Scottsville-Allen County Planning & Zoning Commission ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/allen/scottsville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Scottsville-Allen County Planning & Zoning Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.