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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for North Middletown
Any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy for a building or structure, including decks, garages, sheds over 200 square feet, carports, and wall moves.
Farmstead/agricultural exemptions apply according to posted forms
- Exempt Farmstead/agricultural exemptions apply according to posted forms
Note: Contact the Joint Planning Office for specific exemption eligibility.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan (showing setbacks, easements, utilities, driveway)
- Floor plans with room uses and mechanical locations
- Footer plans and bearing-wall cross sections
- Roof and floor framing plans
- Subcontractor roster with contact information
- Total construction cost estimate
- Contractor contact information and business licenses
- Insurance certificates
- Building code
- International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings
- Permit validity
- Not detailed on public materials; confirm with Joint Planning Office.
- Owner-builder
- Owner authorization required. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Kentucky worker's compensation and unemployment insurance statutes.
- Contractor requirements
- Bourbon County business license required. Work inside Paris city limits requires the city's annual business license. Outside city limits work uses the county occupational license process.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 7 to 10 business days for initial review
- 01 Complete the same plan set and documentation as described for City of Paris (site plan, floor plans, structural sections, subcontractor list, cost estimates, contractor/business licenses, and insurance).
- 02 Submit through the iWorQ portal or in person at the Paris Municipal Center.
- 03 Wait 7 to 10 business days for the Joint Planning Office to review and provide a fee notice.
- 04 Trade permits for electrical (through the office), plumbing (Bourbon County Health Department), and HVAC (state inspector) must be on record.
- 05 Pay the calculated fee (cash, check, or credit card accepted) and ensure all trade permits are on file.
- 06 After approval and fee payment, the building permit is issued; post it at the site before work begins.
- 07 Ensure owner-builder authorization and insurance compliance are on file.
Typical processing time: 7 to 10 business days for initial review
§ 04
Fee schedule
North Middletown building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fees based on total estimated construction cost provided by applicant; calculated by the office during review.
02
Penalty (no permit)
Fines apply for unpermitted work
Cash, check, or credit card accepted. Fee amount determined after document submission and review.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 859-987-2150 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM)
- Time windows
- Inspections offered Tuesdays and Thursdays
Typical sequence: Building inspection plus state inspectors for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about North Middletown permits
01 Do I need a building permit in North Middletown, KY? ▸
Any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy for a building or structure, including decks, garages, sheds over 200 square feet, carports, and wall moves.
02 How much does a building permit cost in North Middletown, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in North Middletown, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees based on total estimated construction cost provided by applicant; calculated by the office during review..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in North Middletown, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in North Middletown, KY, follow these steps: 1. Complete the same plan set and documentation as described for City of Paris (site plan, floor plans, structural sections, subcontractor list, cost estimates, contractor/business licenses, and insurance). 2. Submit through the iWorQ portal or in person at the Paris Municipal Center. 3. Wait 7 to 10 business days for the Joint Planning Office to review and provide a fee notice. 4. Trade permits for electrical (through the office), plumbing (Bourbon County Health Department), and HVAC (state inspector) must be on record. 5. Pay the calculated fee (cash, check, or credit card accepted) and ensure all trade permits are on file. 6. After approval and fee payment, the building permit is issued; post it at the site before work begins. 7. Ensure owner-builder authorization and insurance compliance are on file.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in North Middletown, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in North Middletown, KY typically run 7 to 10 business days for initial review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in North Middletown, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in North Middletown, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Farmstead/agricultural exemptions apply according to posted forms. Note: Contact the Joint Planning Office for specific exemption eligibility. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in North Middletown, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in North Middletown, KY via: 859-987-2150.
last verified April 2026
source Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.