City of Brownsville

Kentucky law (KRS 198B.060) requires permits for construction-related activities and deems the applicant to consent to inspections.

Note: No exempt-work list is published on the Brownsville site; inquire with the city for any minor-repair waivers.

Building code

2015 International Building Code via 815 KAR 7:120 and Kentucky Residential Code via 815 KAR 7:125

Permit validity

Not publicly posted; confirm with City Hall.

Owner-builder

Applicants (including owner-builders) are responsible for contractor insurance and inspection compliance per KRS 198B.060.

Contractor requirements

The city enforces the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125), which require licensed contractors and compliance with state regulations.

1. 01
   Contact the City of Brownsville office (phone or email) to request the current building permit application and submission checklist, as the website does not list the paperwork publicly.
2. 02
   Provide the requested documents and any supporting information directly to the city staff, who will guide you through the municipal review and coordinate with county/state inspectors under the Kentucky Building Code.

Typical processing time: Not published; confirm with city staff during their Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. office hours.

Source: City of Brownsville ↗

• 270-597-3814 (phone)
• brownsville@windstream.net (email)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Inspections are performed under the Uniform State Building Code (KRS 198B.060) by the municipality and relevant state inspectors.