City of Arlington

A building permit is required for all building, rebuilding, remodeling, relocating, or repairing any structure within the City of Arlington (KRS 67.410).

Note: No public exempt-work list is published for Arlington; the broad language of KRS 67.410 implies most construction deserves clarification with the inspector before proceeding.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code (based on 2015 IBC), Kentucky Residential Code, statewide plumbing, electrical, and boiler codes

Owner-builder

No dedicated owner-builder policy is published; all work must comply with the statewide Kentucky Building Code. Electrical work requires licensed contractors per KRS 227.480.

Contractor requirements

Electrical permits require proof of licensure per KRS 227.480 and follow inspection protocols in 815 KAR 35:020.

1. 01
   Call or visit Arlington City Hall to confirm the project is within city limits and collect the local permit form.
2. 02
   Submit plans and supporting documents to the city (certified level III inspector required per 815 KAR 7:110).
3. 03
   Pay locally set fees that cannot exceed the cost of the service per KRS 67.410 and obtain the city-issued permit.
4. 04
   Schedule inspections with DHBC inspectors by calling 270-628-5431, Tuesday 8-9 a.m. CST.

Source: Arlington City Hall ↗

Payments are handled through city hall; no online payment portal is advertised.

• 270-628-5431 (DHBC Inspector) (phone)
• 270-655-2261 (City Hall) (phone)

Inspection hours

Tuesday 8-9 a.m. CST at the Carlisle County Health Department for coordination

Typical sequence: Plan review precedes staged field inspections. Electrical inspections required by KRS 227.480 and 815 KAR 35:020 must take place at specified milestones.