City of Cloverport

Erecting, moving, adding, or structurally altering any building requires a permit.

Note: The ordinance excerpt does not spell out exempt work; consult City Hall before assuming a project is exempt.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code (Public Protection Cabinet)

Permit validity

Work must begin within 90 days of issuance and complete within 18 months unless an extension is granted; prior permits expire after 180 days if construction has not started.

Owner-builder

Not specified in the accessible ordinance excerpt; contact City Hall for any owner-builder policies.

Contractor requirements

Kentucky-licensed trades (plumbing/mechanical/electrical/HVAC) are required per the statewide Building Code references.

1. 01
   Submit a building permit application with the approved zoning permit, required fee, and an approved development or site plan as described in §153.120.
2. 02
   The administrative official/building inspector reviews the package, approves or disapproves the plans, and returns copies accordingly.
3. 03
   If approved, the inspector issues the building permit and retains a duplicate for records.
4. 04
   Work must match the approved plans, and construction must begin within 90 days and finish within 18 months unless an extension is granted; coordinate inspections with the inspector through City Hall.

Typical processing time: The code sets internal deadlines (90-day start and 18-month completion) but does not publish additional review timelines.

Source: Cloverport Planning & Zoning ↗

Call (270) 788-6632 to arrange payment and coordinate inspections.

• (270) 788-6632 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Plans are reviewed by the building inspector, approvals are marked, and inspections follow to ensure the work mirrors approved documentation.