City of Albany

Any new construction, structural work, additions, or change of use within Albany must comply with the Kentucky Building Code/Kentucky Residential Code adopted at the county level (Ordinance 2024-04-11-I).

Note: No city-specific exempt-work list was published; confirm any exemptions with the inspector before beginning work.

Building code

Ordinance 2024-04-11-I adopts the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125) effective May 9, 2024.

Permit validity

Not detailed publicly; confirm when the permit is issued.

Owner-builder

Not detailed in available notices; verify with City Hall.

Contractor requirements

State DHBC licensing applies to plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc., so hire contractors with current Kentucky certifications before pulling local permits.

1. 01
   Review the county's building/residential code ordinance (available at the Judge/Executive's office) to understand state requirements and gather any city application materials.
2. 02
   Work with local building inspector Wes Finley and the relevant state trade inspectors to assemble compliant plans.
3. 03
   Submit the package via City Hall (courthouse) and schedule inspections through the inspector contacts; permits are released after the coordinated review is completed.

Typical processing time: Not published; applicants should ask the office for up-to-date review timing.

Source: City of Albany Building/Inspection ↗

• Local Inspector - Wes Finley (phone)
• Health/Plumbing Inspectors (phone)

Inspection hours

The municipal/county offices operate 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT; the plumbing inspector has Friday morning hours, while the inspector's phone can be used during normal weekday shifts.

Typical sequence: The inspector coordinates city code checks with state trade inspectors as required by the approved plans.