City of Jackson

Building permits are required for new buildings (single-family, two-family, modular, multi-family), additions, alterations, demolitions, barns, garages, sheds, pools, basement finishes, decks, and other structures.

Note: No exempt-work list is posted publicly; verify with the building department before proceeding with minor repairs or accessory structures.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code

Permit validity

Not detailed on the publicly available application; contact the building department for expiration terms.

Owner-builder

The form does not include special owner-builder text; verify owner-builder allowances with the building department before relying on owner-builder status.

Contractor requirements

The application collects state certification numbers for electrical and mechanical subcontractors, implying licensed trades are required for those scopes.

1. 01
   Download the Residential Building Permit Application from the City of Jackson Forms page.
2. 02
   Complete owner, contractor, project details, construction cost, and subcontractor license fields on the PDF application.
3. 03
   Email the completed form to Chase Deaton (chase.deaton@cityofjacksonky.org) or deliver it to City Hall.
4. 04
   Contact (606) 666-9000 if you have questions; the Building Department will review and issue the permit.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact the building department for current timelines.

Source: City of Jackson Building Department ↗

• (606) 666-9000 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: The Building Official may enter the construction site during reasonable working hours in accordance with Kentucky code.