Bellevue, KY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection for zoning-related matters, building permits, and sign permits; City of Bellevue Historic Preservation for COA work in historic contexts

Street address

County permit office at 1098 Monmouth St, Suite 343, Newport, KY 41071; Bellevue City Hall, 616 Poplar Street, Bellevue, KY 41073

Phone

County (859) 292-3880; City Hall (859) 431-8888

Bellevue general contact form on city website

Coverage

City utilizes Campbell County for all zoning-related matters, including zoning map/text changes, variances, building permits, and sign permits. Historic district work may also require Bellevue COA review.

Online portal

City Zoning Information

City informational page routing to county applications

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bellevue

Bellevue states county permits are used for zoning, building, and sign issues. Historic district exterior or structural work may require city COA review.

Note: No Bellevue-specific exempt-work list located

Required documents

County application package
Plans and site details as required
Bellevue COA application where applicable

Building code: Kentucky code set enforced through the county/state system
Permit validity: Not clearly published
Owner-builder: Not clearly published on Bellevue's pages
Contractor requirements: Trade licensing subject to county/state rules for regulated trades

Source: Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection for zoning-related matters, building permits, and sign permits; City of Bellevue Historic Preservation for COA work in historic contexts ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published on Bellevue's page

01

Start at Bellevue's city zoning page to confirm whether the project is standard zoning/building/sign work or a historic district COA matter.
02

Use Campbell County applications for zoning, building, sign, and variance matters.
03

Submit any required Bellevue historic preservation/COA application if the property is in the historic district.
04

County staff reviews the permit package and calculates fees from the county schedule.
05

Pay fees and obtain any needed city historic approvals before work begins.
06

Schedule inspections through the county office.

Typical processing time: Not published on Bellevue's page

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026-03

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

County building permits start at $35

Plan check fee

County planning/site review fees apply for development review items

Permit fee formula

County valuation-based building permit schedule plus flat fees for certain permit classes

Reinspection fee

County $100

Penalty (no permit)

Double permit rate for work started without permit per county schedule

County card bank fees apply as imposed by the bank

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026-03) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection (phone)

Inspection hours: County office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Determined by county inspector based on project type

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bellevue permits

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

Bellevue states county permits are used for zoning, building, and sign issues. Historic district exterior or structural work may require city COA review.

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

Building permit fees in Bellevue, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is County building permits start at $35. Fees are calculated as: County valuation-based building permit schedule plus flat fees for certain permit classes. Plan check fee: County planning/site review fees apply for development review items.

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

To apply for a building permit in Bellevue, KY, follow these steps: 1. Start at Bellevue's city zoning page to confirm whether the project is standard zoning/building/sign work or a historic district COA matter. 2. Use Campbell County applications for zoning, building, sign, and variance matters. 3. Submit any required Bellevue historic preservation/COA application if the property is in the historic district. 4. County staff reviews the permit package and calculates fees from the county schedule. 5. Pay fees and obtain any needed city historic approvals before work begins. 6. Schedule inspections through the county office.

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

Building permit processing times in Bellevue, KY typically run Not published on Bellevue's page. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bellevue, KY via: Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection.

last verified April 2026 source Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection for zoning-related matters, building permits, and sign permits; City of Bellevue Historic Preservation for COA work in historic contexts ↗ entry id permits/kentucky/campbell/bellevue

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Campbell County Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection for zoning-related matters, building permits, and sign permits; City of Bellevue Historic Preservation for COA work in historic contexts before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Bellevue

Other jurisdictions in Campbell County.