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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Danville
One- and two-family dwellings, commercial buildings, decks, porches, renovations/remodeling, demolition, multi-family dwellings, garages, residential storage or structures over 200 square feet, in-ground pools, and commercial change-of-use projects.
- Exempt Farmstead exemption: qualifying farms can file the affidavit/registry and pay a fee instead of the typical permit
- Exempt Small accessory structures: structures under 200 square feet typically do not need a permit
Note: Confirm exempt status with the building inspector before proceeding.
- Contractor occupational license
- Proof of liability insurance of at least $300,000
- Proof of worker's compensation insurance
- Blueprints or detailed designs
- Completed contractor/subcontractor identification list with each trade registered before framing
- Building code
- 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (2015 IRC with Kentucky amendments), Kentucky Building Code (mini/maxi), 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2009 International Energy Code.
- Permit validity
- Permits are issued at the time of application and payment but no standard expiration window is defined; confirm any renewal or expiration with the building inspector directly.
- Owner-builder
- A homeowner building or remodeling for private residential use is not deemed a general contractor unless more than two building permits are secured within a one-year period.
- Contractor requirements
- Applicants must register with the inspector, submit federal and Kentucky IDs, maintain liability insurance with twenty-day cancellation notices, prove worker's compensation insurance, comply with the Boyle County Occupational License/Net Profits Ordinance, and hold an annual contractor license before starting work.
Application process
Typical processing: Permits are generally issued at the time of application with payment, though the inspector may ask for additional information before finalizing the permit.
- 01 Start with Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning to confirm zoning approvals under the joint ordinance before applying for a building permit.
- 02 Submit the building permit application, building plans, HVAC/plumbing/electrical submittals, and contractor/subcontractor identification list to the Boyle County Building Inspector while coordinating with the applicable trade inspectors.
- 03 Notify the inspector for footing/foundation, rough-in/framing, and final inspections; energy compliance documentation must be ready before the final inspection and certificate of occupancy.
Typical processing time: Permits are generally issued at the time of application with payment, though the inspector may ask for additional information before finalizing the permit.
Fee schedule
Effective 2025
Payments may be made by check, cash, or credit/debit card in person or by phone. Applications with check can be mailed to Boyle County Building Inspector, 445 West Main Street, P.O. Box 670, Danville, KY 40423.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 859-238-1107 (office) or 859-319-4742 (cell) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- One day notice when possible; inspections are often scheduled the same day if notified.
- Inspection hours
- Not published beyond inspector contact numbers.
Typical sequence: Foundation inspection after excavation and reinforcement, framing/rough-in inspection once rough service work is complete, final inspection when all services are finished and energy compliance is confirmed.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Danville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Danville, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Danville, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Danville, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Danville, KY? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Danville, KY? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Danville, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Boyle County Building Inspection Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.