City of Grayson

Any new home, commercial structure, alteration, porch, deck, fence, sign, or other improvement inside Grayson city limits needs a permit before work begins.

Note: No exempt-work list is published; verify with Code Enforcement before relying on an exemption.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125)

Permit validity

Not detailed publicly; verify with Code Enforcement upon issuance.

Owner-builder

Not published; coordinate with the Code Enforcement Officer for owner-builder documentation.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold a city business license and provide employee documentation before beginning work in the city.

1. 01
   Contact Joe Hammer (Code Enforcement Officer and acting building inspector) before construction to request a building permit and submit proposed plans.
2. 02
   The office reviews the plans and issues the permit, which must be posted at the site while inspectors are scheduled.
3. 03
   Coordinate inspections for each work phase with Code Enforcement as construction progresses.

Typical processing time: Not published; ask the office when you request the permit.

Source: City of Grayson Code Enforcement/Building Inspection ↗

• (606) 474-6651 (phone)
• jhammer@graysonky.net (email)

Inspection hours

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

Typical sequence: Kentucky Building Code phases (rough, framing, final) are followed; the inspector assigns inspections as each phase is ready.