Unincorporated Breathitt County

Building permits are required for new structures, accessory units, and other major projects regulated by the Breathitt County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Note: The county does not publish an exempt-work list; verify with the building department before assuming a job is exempt.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code

Permit validity

Not listed publicly; ask the courthouse for current policy.

Owner-builder

Not detailed online; confirm owner-builder allowances with the building department.

Contractor requirements

Breathitt County defers to the Kentucky DHBC for inspection and licensing oversight in the absence of a local inspector, so contractors must meet the state licensing standards DHBC enforces.

1. 01
   Call or visit the Breathitt County courthouse building department to request the application and discuss the project scope.
2. 02
   Provide project details, construction valuation, and contractor information to county staff.
3. 03
   Once the paperwork is accepted, the county issues the permit for unincorporated property and schedules the required Kentucky DHBC inspections under the statewide code.

Typical processing time: Not published; inquire with the county building department for current timelines.

Source: Breathitt County Building Department/Fiscal Court Planning and Zoning ↗

• (606) 666-3800 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday (see the county clerk contact page for specific hours)

Typical sequence: Kentucky DHBC handles footing/foundation, rough-in, and final inspections in counties without local inspectors, following the statewide code.