Princeton, KY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Zoning Department

Street address

City Hall, 206 E. Market Street, Princeton, KY 42445

Phone

270-365-9575

Jenny.Clark@PrincetonKentucky.org

Coverage

City of Princeton municipal limits. The city handles internal building permits separately from the rest of Caldwell County.

Online portal

Planning & Zoning Forms Page

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Princeton

Ordinance 05-07-2018 charges fees for new residential (including additions), commercial, industrial, and accessory work, implying those scopes require a permit and fee before beginning work.

Note: No exempt-work list appears online; contact Planning & Zoning to confirm whether a specific project qualifies for an exemption.

Building code: 2015 International Building Code (enforced statewide by DHBC)

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; inquire with Planning & Zoning.

01

Download the PZ-1 Building Permit application from the Planning & Zoning forms page and complete the project, owner, and contractor information.
02

Deliver the application plus any required drawings and cost/city utility information to Planning & Zoning or email the administrator, and pay the appropriate fee before issuing the permit.
03

City staff review the submission under Ordinance 05-07-2018; once approved, the applicant receives the permit and coordinates inspections through Code Enforcement.
04

Schedule inspections with the Code Enforcement Officer via City Hall (270-365-9575) to close out each stage of work.

Typical processing time: Not published; inquire with Planning & Zoning.

Source: Planning and Zoning Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Princeton building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25

Permit fee formula

Flat category rates: new 1-2-bedroom residential $25; residential additions $10; commercial additions $35; industrial new under 50,000 sq. ft. $50, etc.

Fees must be paid before permit issuance; the City Clerk collects the payment as part of the application processing.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

270-365-9575 (Code Enforcement) (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Not posted; staging is coordinated through the code officer when the work site is ready.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Princeton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Princeton, KY? ▸

Ordinance 05-07-2018 charges fees for new residential (including additions), commercial, industrial, and accessory work, implying those scopes require a permit and fee before beginning work.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Princeton, KY? ▸

Building permit fees in Princeton, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Flat category rates: new 1-2-bedroom residential $25; residential additions $10; commercial additions $35; industrial new under 50,000 sq. ft. $50, etc..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Princeton, KY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Princeton, KY, follow these steps: 1. Download the PZ-1 Building Permit application from the Planning & Zoning forms page and complete the project, owner, and contractor information. 2. Deliver the application plus any required drawings and cost/city utility information to Planning & Zoning or email the administrator, and pay the appropriate fee before issuing the permit. 3. City staff review the submission under Ordinance 05-07-2018; once approved, the applicant receives the permit and coordinates inspections through Code Enforcement. 4. Schedule inspections with the Code Enforcement Officer via City Hall (270-365-9575) to close out each stage of work.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Princeton, KY? ▸

Building permit processing times in Princeton, KY typically run Not published; inquire with Planning & Zoning.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Princeton, KY? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Princeton, KY via: 270-365-9575 (Code Enforcement).

last verified April 2026 source Planning and Zoning Department ↗ entry id permits/kentucky/caldwell/princeton

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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