City of Mount Washington

All residential and commercial construction, remodeling, drainage, and encroachment work within the city, including decks, additions, and accessory structures, with a blanket encroachment permit required except for basement finish work.

Note: Not listed in the publicly available procedures; contact the Building Official for a definitive exempt-work list.

Building code

Chapter 150 outlines the building regulations and fee authority; commercial plan review references the Commercial & Planning Design Ordinance (Chapter 158).

Permit validity

Permits expire 12 months after issuance; renewals carry the same fee as the original permit.

Owner-builder

Not specified in the published procedures.

Contractor requirements

All contractors and subcontractors must maintain a current City of Mt. Washington business license and forward their certificate of liability insurance with the application.

1. 01
   Contact Bullitt County Planning & Zoning to obtain a zoning compliance certificate before submitting the city building permit.
2. 02
   Provide the city with the zoning compliance certificate, building permit and encroachment applications, scope of work, signed/stamped plans (electronic preferred), and a survey if required.
3. 03
   For commercial work, submit three copies of building and drainage plans (signed/stamped), the Commercial & Planning Design and New Development checklists, and any utility/stormwater/road authority letters; the city confirms EPSC compliance during plan review.
4. 04
   Purchase the needed water meter/sewer tap for new single-family construction and ensure all contractors/subcontractors hold the city business license and a current certificate of liability insurance.
5. 05
   After approvals, coordinate inspections via the Building Official or inspector listed on the permit cover.

Typical processing time: Not published; plan review notifications are issued once the submitted documentation is complete.

Source: City of Mount Washington Department of Building Codes ↗

• Building Official or Inspector (phone)

Inspection hours

City Hall (311 Snapp Street) receives permit packets during standard business hours.

Typical sequence: Inspections follow the phases noted on each permit and typically include footing, framing, and final reviews along with drainage/encroachment sign-offs.