How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ghent, KY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: DHBC.

City Building Permits

Town of Ghent, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Ghent, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Kentucky Carroll County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Ghent is inside Carroll County. No separate municipal building department or portal is published online; county/state contacts cover the town.

Department: Carroll County Fiscal Court / Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
Address: Carroll County Fiscal Court, Carrollton, KY 41008
Phone: (502) 732-7000
Website: https://www.carrollcountygov.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open Kentucky DHBC

Platform: Kentucky DHBC public portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source: Carroll County Fiscal Court / Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)

General Requirements

The Kentucky Building Code requirements apply to Ghent projects as part of statewide DHBC oversight.

Building code: 2018 Kentucky Building Code (ICC family)
Contractor requirements: DHBC handles contractor licensing for the jurisdiction.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Carroll County Fiscal Court / Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

DHBC (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 Kentucky Building Code (ICC family)
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Carroll County Fiscal Court / Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Ghent Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Ghent, KY?: The Kentucky Building Code requirements apply to Ghent projects as part of statewide DHBC oversight.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ghent, KY?: Inspections can be scheduled via: DHBC.

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