How much does a building permit cost in Whitesville, KY?

The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: No Whitesville-only public fee schedule was found. If the permit is issued through OMPC, the posted OMPC minimums are $20 for the lowest building permit bracket, $75 for electrical permits, and $105 for the first homeowner HVAC system.. Plan check fee: No Whitesville-only public plan review schedule was found. If OMPC review applies, OMPC Form 323 uses occupancy-based per-square-foot review fees plus specialized fire protection review fees..

How do I apply for a building permit in Whitesville, KY?

1. Contact Whitesville City Hall first to confirm whether the City Clerk or OMPC is the intake point for the specific project. This is the key first step because public sources are not fully consistent on routing. 2. Confirm zoning, lot status, floodplain issues, access, utilities, and whether a site plan or development plan is required. OMPC's metropolitan zoning documents still apply in Whitesville. 3. Prepare the permit package. Where OMPC is involved, the public forms list the same construction, electrical, HVAC, floodplain, sign, and pool applications used across the metro area. Larger or commercial projects may need the plan review packet and supporting drawings. 4. Submit the application through the route directed by the clerk. That may mean in-person or paper submission to City Hall, or OMPC portal or email filing for the parts handled by OMPC. 5. Complete any parallel trade or outside-agency approvals, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, floodplain, drainage, and utility clearances if they apply. 6. Pay the required fee through the office handling the permit and wait for issuance before starting work. If OMPC is the issuing office, the same Kentucky-code penalty warning about starting work before permit issuance applies. 7. Schedule required inspections through the office that issued the permit. OMPC's published inspection workflow is phone-based and includes footer, framing or rough-in, and final inspections.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Whitesville, KY?

Typical processing time is No Whitesville-specific processing time was published; thin data.

What work is exempt from building permits in Whitesville, KY?

The following work is generally exempt: No Whitesville-only exempt-work list was posted online; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets, which identify Whitesville in their service area, say no building permit is needed for non-structural roof-covering replacement; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets say no building permit is needed for non-structural siding replacement; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets say no building permit is needed for non-structural window replacement; Fences are described by OMPC as not needing a permit, but height, setback, easement, and utility conflicts still need review; Private sidewalks and driveways are described by OMPC as not needing a building permit, but drainage, cut/fill, and right-of-way review may still apply. Note: Confirm with Whitesville City Hall or OMPC before proceeding with exempt work. Routing uncertainty means verification is important.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Whitesville, KY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-687-8665 (if OMPC), 270-233-5666 (City Hall).

City Building Permits

Whitesville, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kentucky Daviess County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Whitesville. Public-facing Whitesville permit data is thin. OMPC's services page says that in the City of Whitesville, the City Clerk oversees the building-construction review and permit process. At the same time, OMPC permit forms, fee schedules, and staff pages still say OMPC serves Whitesville. The practical routing appears to be clerk-led intake with OMPC involvement for plan review, permits, and inspections on at least some project types. Applicants should confirm the intake office before filing.

Department: City of Whitesville City Clerk, with OMPC support for building and electrical permitting functions
Address: 10436 Main Cross, Whitesville, KY 42378
Phone: 270-233-5666
Website: https://www.cityofwhitesvilleky.org/

Application Process

Contact Whitesville City Hall first to confirm whether the City Clerk or OMPC is the intake point for the specific project. This is the key first step because public sources are not fully consistent on routing.
Confirm zoning, lot status, floodplain issues, access, utilities, and whether a site plan or development plan is required. OMPC's metropolitan zoning documents still apply in Whitesville.
Prepare the permit package. Where OMPC is involved, the public forms list the same construction, electrical, HVAC, floodplain, sign, and pool applications used across the metro area. Larger or commercial projects may need the plan review packet and supporting drawings.
Submit the application through the route directed by the clerk. That may mean in-person or paper submission to City Hall, or OMPC portal or email filing for the parts handled by OMPC.
Complete any parallel trade or outside-agency approvals, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, floodplain, drainage, and utility clearances if they apply.
Pay the required fee through the office handling the permit and wait for issuance before starting work. If OMPC is the issuing office, the same Kentucky-code penalty warning about starting work before permit issuance applies.
Schedule required inspections through the office that issued the permit. OMPC's published inspection workflow is phone-based and includes footer, framing or rough-in, and final inspections.

Typical processing time: No Whitesville-specific processing time was published; thin data

Source: City of Whitesville City Clerk, with OMPC support for building and electrical permitting functions

General Requirements

Whitesville does not publish a city-specific threshold list online. OMPC's public permit pamphlets and forms, which identify Whitesville in their service area, indicate permits are required for new construction, additions, structural alterations, and separate electrical, HVAC, plumbing, floodplain, sign, and pool work as applicable.

Required Documents

Construction permit application
Site plan or development plan
Building drawings
Energy calculations
Drainage or floodplain materials where applicable
Separate trade permit applications

Permit validity: No Whitesville-specific permit expiration rule was found online.
Building code: Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code apply locally. Public OMPC and Kentucky sources indicate the region uses 815 KAR 7:120 and 815 KAR 7:125, with the Kentucky Building Code referencing the 2023 National Electrical Code for electrical standards.
Owner-builder: No Whitesville-specific owner-builder rule was posted. If OMPC is the issuing office, OMPC publishes homeowner HVAC permits for owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings and homeowner or farmer electrical permits under the conditions stated in OMPC forms and fee schedules.
Contractor requirements: No Whitesville-specific local contractor licensing page was found. For work routed through OMPC and Kentucky state codes, electricians and plumbers must hold Commonwealth licenses, and HVAC work follows Kentucky state permitting requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $20
Plan check fee: No Whitesville-only public plan review schedule was found. If OMPC review applies, OMPC Form 323 uses occupancy-based per-square-foot review fees plus specialized fire protection review fees.
Permit fee formula: No Whitesville-only public fee schedule was found. If the permit is issued through OMPC, the posted OMPC minimums are $20 for the lowest building permit bracket, $75 for electrical permits, and $105 for the first homeowner HVAC system.
Trade permit fee: No Whitesville-only schedule published
Reinspection fee: $15 per additional trip (if OMPC is the issuing office)
Penalty (no permit): $500 minimum penalty warning if OMPC is the issuing office (work started before permit issuance)
Payment note: No city payment instructions for permit fees were found online. Confirm whether payment is made to Whitesville or OMPC for the specific permit.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Whitesville City Clerk, with OMPC support for building and electrical permitting functions to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

270-687-8665 (if OMPC) (phone)
270-233-5666 (City Hall) (phone)

Inspection hours: No city-specific inspection hours were published; thin data

Typical inspection sequence: Where OMPC is involved, the published minimum sequence is footer, framing or rough-in, and final. Electrical work generally requires rough-in and final inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code apply locally. Public OMPC and Kentucky sources indicate the region uses 815 KAR 7:120 and 815 KAR 7:125, with the Kentucky Building Code referencing the 2023 National Electrical Code for electrical standards.
Zoning information: View zoning info
OMPC Forms
OMPC Permitting
OMPC Zoning Maps
OMPC Services Page (Explains Whitesville Clerk Oversight)
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 City of Whitesville City Clerk, with OMPC support for building and electrical permitting functions before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whitesville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Whitesville, KY?: Whitesville does not publish a city-specific threshold list online. OMPC's public permit pamphlets and forms, which identify Whitesville in their service area, indicate permits are required for new construction, additions, structural alterations, and separate electrical, HVAC, plumbing, floodplain, sign, and pool work as applicable.
How much does a building permit cost in Whitesville, KY?: The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: No Whitesville-only public fee schedule was found. If the permit is issued through OMPC, the posted OMPC minimums are $20 for the lowest building permit bracket, $75 for electrical permits, and $105 for the first homeowner HVAC system.. Plan check fee: No Whitesville-only public plan review schedule was found. If OMPC review applies, OMPC Form 323 uses occupancy-based per-square-foot review fees plus specialized fire protection review fees..
How do I apply for a building permit in Whitesville, KY?: 1. Contact Whitesville City Hall first to confirm whether the City Clerk or OMPC is the intake point for the specific project. This is the key first step because public sources are not fully consistent on routing. 2. Confirm zoning, lot status, floodplain issues, access, utilities, and whether a site plan or development plan is required. OMPC's metropolitan zoning documents still apply in Whitesville. 3. Prepare the permit package. Where OMPC is involved, the public forms list the same construction, electrical, HVAC, floodplain, sign, and pool applications used across the metro area. Larger or commercial projects may need the plan review packet and supporting drawings. 4. Submit the application through the route directed by the clerk. That may mean in-person or paper submission to City Hall, or OMPC portal or email filing for the parts handled by OMPC. 5. Complete any parallel trade or outside-agency approvals, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, floodplain, drainage, and utility clearances if they apply. 6. Pay the required fee through the office handling the permit and wait for issuance before starting work. If OMPC is the issuing office, the same Kentucky-code penalty warning about starting work before permit issuance applies. 7. Schedule required inspections through the office that issued the permit. OMPC's published inspection workflow is phone-based and includes footer, framing or rough-in, and final inspections.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Whitesville, KY?: Typical processing time is No Whitesville-specific processing time was published; thin data.
What work is exempt from building permits in Whitesville, KY?: The following work is generally exempt: No Whitesville-only exempt-work list was posted online; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets, which identify Whitesville in their service area, say no building permit is needed for non-structural roof-covering replacement; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets say no building permit is needed for non-structural siding replacement; OMPC's countywide permit pamphlets say no building permit is needed for non-structural window replacement; Fences are described by OMPC as not needing a permit, but height, setback, easement, and utility conflicts still need review; Private sidewalks and driveways are described by OMPC as not needing a building permit, but drainage, cut/fill, and right-of-way review may still apply. Note: Confirm with Whitesville City Hall or OMPC before proceeding with exempt work. Routing uncertainty means verification is important.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Whitesville, KY?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-687-8665 (if OMPC), 270-233-5666 (City Hall).

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