Unincorporated Calloway County

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 public exempt-work list exists for the county. Check with the inspector for any exclusions.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code (2018 KBC/KRC) governs the county's projects, with DHBC delineating whether the state or the local inspector reviews a project.

Permit validity

Not posted for the county. Check with the inspector for validity periods and renewal requirements.

Owner-builder

The state Affidavit of Assurances (KRS 198B.060) must be submitted for projects under local jurisdiction.

Contractor requirements

The guide describes a license requirement section that local inspectors enforce before issuing permits.

1. 01
   Call K&S Building Ins at (270) 762-0350 to confirm whether the project falls under local jurisdiction and to request the application packet.
2. 02
   Gather required documentation (site plan, construction drawings, utility approvals) according to the DHBC Plan Submission Application Guide.
3. 03
   Submit the completed package and any required fees to the county building inspector.
4. 04
   Coordinate inspections with the inspector after the permit is issued.
5. 05
   Receive a Certificate of Occupancy or equivalent sign-off after passing all required inspections.

Typical processing time: Contact the county building inspector for current timelines.

Source: Calloway County Building Inspector (K&S Building Ins, Keith Miller) ↗

• K&S Building Ins (Keith Miller) at (270) 762-0350 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Call during standard business hours to schedule.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing, framing, gypsum, final, plus specialty systems (sprinkler, alarm, erosion control).