Crittenden, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Public city forms include a Grant County Zoning Permit form, short-term rental forms, and board of adjustments forms. The city zoning ordinance states building permits are issued by the building inspector and designee of the legislative body; practical public routing remains split between city zoning administration and county building permitting.

Department

City of Crittenden

Address

117 S Main St, Crittenden, KY 41030

Phone

(859) 428-2597

Email

crittendencityof@gmail.com

Website

https://cityofcrittendenky.gov/city-government/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Start with the city's posted forms page and identify whether the request is a Grant County zoning permit, board of adjustments matter, or another city-regulated application.
2. Submit a completed zoning permit application in duplicate with the required fee, development plan/site plan if required, or a plot plan showing lot lines, setbacks, building locations, parking/access, and utilities as required by the city zoning ordinance.
3. Obtain zoning approval first. The ordinance states no building permit application is complete without an approved zoning permit.
4. File the building permit application with the building inspector and designee of the legislative body, with approved zoning permit, fee, and plans in duplicate.
5. Receive the permit, complete work, and obtain the certificate of occupancy before use or occupancy.

Source: City of Crittenden

General Requirements

The city zoning ordinance says no building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit, and no land use/building activity may proceed without a zoning permit where required.

Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Approved zoning permit
• Required fee
• Approved development plan or site plan if required
• Plans in duplicate
• Plot plan with building locations, lot dimensions, setbacks, parking/access, and utilities where applicable

Permit validity

Zoning permit expires if no building permit is obtained within 90 consecutive calendar days. Building permit expires if work does not begin within 90 consecutive calendar days, and after start expires after 18 months unless extended.

Building code

City ordinance repeatedly references the building code and Kentucky Revised Statutes. The city is enforcing Kentucky code-based permitting rather than a separately posted local code edition.

Owner-builder

Public forms identify applicant/property owner signatures; ordinance allows filing by applicant with required plans and approvals.

Contractor requirements

No separate Crittenden contractor license requirement was publicly posted in the permit materials reviewed. State trade licensing still applies.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Fees are set from time to time by the legislative body; no separate posted schedule was located

Reinspection fee

$25 for each subsequent inspection needed to verify corrective action

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Land used solely for agricultural, farming, dairying, stock raising, or similar purposes is exempt from building permit and certificate of occupancy requirements for agricultural buildings, except setback and floodplain/floodway compliance still apply

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (859) 428-2597 (phone)
• crittendencityof@gmail.com (email)

Inspection hours

Not publicly posted

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning approval first, then building permit, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy

Additional Resources

• Building code: City ordinance repeatedly references the building code and Kentucky Revised Statutes. The city is enforcing Kentucky code-based permitting rather than a separately posted local code edition.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• City Forms Page
• Grant County Zoning Permit Form
• STR Inspection Fee Ordinance
• License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Crittenden Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Crittenden, KY?

The city zoning ordinance says no building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit, and no land use/building activity may proceed without a zoning permit where required.

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

Fees are calculated as: Fees are set from time to time by the legislative body; no separate posted schedule was located.

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

1. Start with the city's posted forms page and identify whether the request is a Grant County zoning permit, board of adjustments matter, or another city-regulated application. 2. Submit a completed zoning permit application in duplicate with the required fee, development plan/site plan if required, or a plot plan showing lot lines, setbacks, building locations, parking/access, and utilities as required by the city zoning ordinance. 3. Obtain zoning approval first. The ordinance states no building permit application is complete without an approved zoning permit. 4. File the building permit application with the building inspector and designee of the legislative body, with approved zoning permit, fee, and plans in duplicate. 5. Receive the permit, complete work, and obtain the certificate of occupancy before use or occupancy.

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

The following work is generally exempt: Land used solely for agricultural, farming, dairying, stock raising, or similar purposes is exempt from building permit and certificate of occupancy requirements for agricultural buildings, except setback and floodplain/floodway compliance still apply.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: (859) 428-2597, crittendencityof@gmail.com.

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