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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hazel
Most construction activities require a permit as instructed by the DHBC Plan Submission Application Guide. Contact the local planning/zoning authority to confirm whether a specific project requires a permit.
Note: No dedicated exempt-work list is published for Hazel. Verify qualifying exclusions directly with the county building inspector.
- Site plans
- Construction drawings
- Affidavit of Assurances (KRS 198B.060)
- Licensing documentation
- Any utility or health approvals as required
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code (2018 KBC/KRC) governs Hazel projects, with DHBC delineating whether the state or the local inspector reviews a project.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly posted for Hazel. Verify validity periods and renewals with the inspector.
- Owner-builder
- The DHBC affidavit form requires contractors/owners to certify workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compliance when no other local official exists.
- Contractor requirements
- The state guide includes a License Requirements section that local inspectors enforce before issuing permits.
Application process
Typical processing: Contact the county building inspector for current review timelines.
- 01 Call Hazel City Hall at (270) 492-8872 or Keith Miller at K&S Building Ins to determine the forms and documentation required for the project.
- 02 Confirm whether the project falls under local jurisdiction per the Kentucky DHBC Plan Submission Application Guide.
- 03 Gather site plans or drawings as indicated by the DHBC guide.
- 04 Submit the completed plans and documentation to the local inspector, including any required utility or health approvals.
- 05 Coordinate payment of fees and schedule inspections directly with the inspector before beginning work.
- 06 After passing all inspections, obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or equivalent sign-off from the inspector.
Typical processing time: Contact the county building inspector for current review timelines.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- K&S Building Ins (Keith Miller) at (270) 762-0350 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call ahead to schedule inspections.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: The same inspector typically checks footing, framing, electrical/HVAC/plumbing compliance, and final conditions.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hazel permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hazel, KY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Hazel, KY? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hazel, KY? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hazel, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hazel City Hall (building permits and inspections handled by Calloway County building inspector) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.