City of Shepherdsville

Chapter 151 of the city code covers building permits, plan approval, and fees for construction, repairs, demolitions, drainage, and signage, so virtually any structural change within city limits triggers the permit process.

Note: None publicly listed beyond the city's general reference to Chapter 151; contact the office for clarity.

Building code

Chapter 151 references KRS 198B and the Uniform State Building Code; Kentucky Building and Residential Codes apply inside Shepherdsville.

Permit validity

Not published; coordinate with City Hall for renewal policies.

Owner-builder

Not described on the public portal.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must comply with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction licensing and carry any required insurance per state law.

1. 01
   Assemble floodplain, zoning, and building plans before starting work.
2. 02
   Submit floodplain forms to the city; the floodplain coordinator submits forms to the Kentucky Division of Water and notifies the applicant when Division of Water approves the floodplain permit.
3. 03
   While floodplain review is underway, obtain the Bullitt County Planning & Zoning building permit and zoning compliance certificate required for city issuance.
4. 04
   Submit the completed city building permit request in person at City Hall with the County zoning compliance certificate and any engineering or encroachment approvals.
5. 05
   Coordinate with County Code Enforcement (502-921-2970) and City departments for inspections once the permit package is approved.

Typical processing time: Not stated online; expect timing to depend on completeness of county/city packet.

Source: City of Shepherdsville Planning & Zoning ↗

• Bullitt County Code Enforcement (phone)

Inspection hours

City Hall hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Typical sequence: County procedure applies with the City providing supplemental review on the floodplain/encroachment side.