Unincorporated Casey County

Building permits are required for new business locations, renovations, additions, and other structural alterations that must satisfy the Kentucky Building Code and applicable local zoning rules.

Note: Refer to Kentucky Building Code Section 105.2 for the list of exempt work. Casey County does not publish a separate exempt-work list online; verify exemptions with the building inspector.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code (2018 edition), enforced statewide through DHBC and local inspectors.

Permit validity

No permit is issued until required fees are paid. Changes to estimated project cost trigger fee amendments. Refer to Kentucky Building Code Section 121.1.

Owner-builder

Homeowner permits apply only to the owner's primary residence and must be personally performed by the owner. Cannot be used for rental properties or if the owner received a new construction permit within the prior five years.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold state-issued licenses for regulated trades (HVAC, plumbing, boilers, electrical, elevators, manufactured housing, and sprinkler systems) as administered by DHBC, even when the local agency handles the construction permit.

Source: Casey County Government, Building Inspector's Office ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Casey County Building Department to confirm the property's zoning status and verify jurisdiction.
2. 02
   Determine whether the Casey County Building Department or Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (DHBC) has jurisdiction based on project type and size.
3. 03
   Reach out to Building Inspector Carley Fudge at 270-634-4135 to obtain the required plan sets, checklists, and fee worksheet for your project.
4. 04
   Prepare construction documents including site plan, floor plans, door/hardware schedules, fire-resistance details, accessibility features, structural and mechanical information, and fire suppression criteria.
5. 05
   Submit the required construction documents (in-person or as directed by the inspector) along with the plan review worksheet and applicable fees.
6. 06
   Address any correction comments or resubmittals as directed by the county.
7. 07
   Obtain permit approval before beginning construction.

Typical processing time: No published processing time estimate; contact Building Inspector Carley Fudge at 270-634-4135 for current wait times.

Source: Casey County Government, Building Inspector's Office ↗

All fees must accompany the plan submittal. Checks payable to Kentucky State Treasurer with project name and location. No permit is released until state and local fees are paid.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Building Inspector Carley Fudge (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Inspector's office at Casey County Health Department (199 Adams Street) offers Monday 8:00-9:30 AM drop-in window.

Typical sequence: Ask the local code official for the order and timing of required inspections after the permit is issued.

Source: Casey County Government, Building Inspector's Office ↗