Unincorporated Ballard County

Statewide adoption of Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125) triggers permits for new construction, additions, structural alterations, occupancy changes, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing work.

Note: No public exempt-work list provided on county forms page. Contact Judge Executive's office for clarifications.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125)

Owner-builder

Owner-builders should confirm DHBC owner-builder requirements before submitting.

Contractor requirements

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and elevator work must be performed by DHBC-licensed contractors.

1. 01
   Download the applicable permit form (e.g., electrical permit) from the county forms page or request from Judge Executive's office.
2. 02
   Provide project address, owner information, contractor details, and work description on the form.
3. 03
   Deliver the completed form with payment to the Ballard County Judge Executive's office (1718 Barlow Rd), via fax, or email.
4. 04
   Coordinate with State and Local Building Inspector Michael Sullivan for plan review and to schedule inspections.
5. 05
   Complete all required inspections including NFIP/floodplain checks.
6. 06
   Receive final clearance once all inspections are passed.

Typical processing time: Contact (270) 335-5176 for current timelines; not published on the official forms page.

Source: Ballard County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive Todd Cooper and State and Local Building Inspector Michael Sullivan ↗

Checks payable to Ballard County Treasurer, PO Box 276, Wickliffe, KY 42087. Forms also allow fax/email submission.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Judge Executive's office: (270) 335-5176 (phone)
• Inspector Michael Sullivan: (270) 223-8699 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Electrical permits require 24-hour notice before each inspection.

Inspection hours

Tuesday 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm CST

Time windows

Inspector office hours at Ballard County Health Department, 198 Bluegrass Dr., La Center

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: plan review, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections before occupancy approval. State-certified inspectors enforce Kentucky Building Code and NFIP/floodplain requirements.