Unincorporated Elliott County

The 2018 Kentucky Building Code (KBC) Section 121.1 requires a permit before new construction, additions, alterations, removals, or other building operations commence on any structure regulated by the code.

Note: For exemptions, refer to Kentucky Building Code Section 105.2; no separate local exempt-work list is published for Elliott County.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code (based on 2015 International Building Code) and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (based on 2018 IRC)

Permit validity

Not explicitly addressed in available guidance; confirm with the issuing inspector.

Owner-builder

The owner or owner's agent must sign the Affidavit of Assurances (KRS 198B.060(10)) affirming that all contractors and subcontractors comply with workers' compensation and unemployment insurance statutes.

Contractor requirements

General erection and construction work has no state-level licensure requirement, but plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevator, boiler, and suppression trades must be licensed by DHBC before they can provide services or apply for permits.

Source: Department for Housing, Buildings and Construction, Public Protection Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky ↗

1. 01
   Confirm zoning and planning requirements by speaking with local government; because Elliott County has no planning commission, this step is mostly a courtesy check, but the DHBC guide still recommends it before submitting construction documents.
2. 02
   Determine whether the project falls under specific local authority or remains entirely under DHBC; in counties without local code programs, DHBC handles all commercial and most residential reviews.
3. 03
   Submit the completed DHBC plan application, plan review fee worksheet, supporting documents (site plan, fire suppression data, structural details, etc.), and payment through the SmartGov portal; alternatively, mail the same paperwork to 500 Mero Street when required.
4. 04
   After plan review and receipt of fees, DHBC issues the construction permit and inspection instructions; the permit holder schedules inspections with the assigned DHBC inspector numbers listed in the guide.

Typical processing time: Not specified in publicly available DHBC materials.

Source: Department for Housing, Buildings and Construction, Public Protection Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky ↗

Fees must be paid to the Kentucky State Treasurer (checks should name the project and location) or via SmartGov; the portal charges a $1 ACH convenience fee for electronic payments.

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

• BCE General Inspections: (502) 573-0373 (phone)
• Plumbing: (502) 573-0397 (phone)
• Electrical: (502) 573-2002 (phone)
• HVAC: (502) 573-0395 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not specified; call the inspector's office for current availability.

Inspection hours

Not specified; call the inspector's office for available hours.

Time windows

Not specified; coordinate with the assigned inspector.

Typical sequence: Foundation/site permits can be issued before full plan sets; special inspections (per KBC Section 1704) must be listed with qualified personnel; final occupancy follows plan approval and issued certificates of approval for plumbing/electrical/HVAC.

Source: Department for Housing, Buildings and Construction, Public Protection Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky ↗