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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bullitt County
Construction, expansion, alteration, relocation, repair, or occupancy change for structures; accessory buildings over 200 square feet; deck/carport/pool installations; site grading greater than one acre; any land-disturbing activity tied to a common plan of development.
- Exempt Fences under six feet tall (still must respect setbacks and sight distances)
- Exempt Residential accessory structures under 200 square feet
Note: Confirm edge cases with the Planning & Zoning office before proceeding.
- Completed building and zoning applications
- Site plan
- EPSC plan (commercial/residential)
- Encroachment permit (if discharging to a roadway)
- On-site sewage system approval
- Stamped survey (when new single-family dwellings are involved)
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code/Kentucky Residential Code enforced statewide through the Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction.
- Permit validity
- Not documented on the public page; contact the office for project-specific renewal timelines.
- Owner-builder
- Not specified on the posted materials.
- Contractor requirements
- Verify current requirements with the state Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction staff.
Source: Bullitt County Planning & Zoning (Planning and Development Division) ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Not posted online; applicants are advised to leave time for plan review and document completeness.
- 01 Identify work requiring a building, sitework, or zoning compliance permit (construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, relocation, or change of occupancy of buildings; accessory/roofed structures over 200 sq ft; decks, carports, pools; grading over one acre).
- 02 Complete the building permit and zoning compliance packets.
- 03 Attach site plans, any required EPSC (erosion and sediment control) plan, and on-site sewage approvals.
- 04 Add encroachment approvals for new driveways (state or county contacts provided) and confirm the floodplain review if the lot lies within a mapped floodplain.
- 05 Deliver completed packets to the Planning & Zoning office in person or via drop-off.
- 06 Once the permit is issued, contact Code Enforcement at 502-921-2970 to schedule inspections for each phase of work.
Typical processing time: Not posted online; applicants are advised to leave time for plan review and document completeness.
Source: Bullitt County Planning & Zoning (Planning and Development Division) ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Code Enforcement (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Contractors are asked to keep work exposed and accessible per Kentucky Building Code expectations.
Source: Bullitt County Planning & Zoning (Planning and Development Division) ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Bullitt County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Bullitt County, KY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bullitt County, KY? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Bullitt County, KY? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Bullitt County, KY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bullitt County, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bullitt County Planning & Zoning (Planning and Development Division) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.