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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Crittenden
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.
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
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: City of Crittenden ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 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.
- 02 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.
- 03 Obtain zoning approval first. The ordinance states no building permit application is complete without an approved zoning permit.
- 04 File the building permit application with the building inspector and designee of the legislative body, with approved zoning permit, fee, and plans in duplicate.
- 05 Receive the permit, complete work, and obtain the certificate of occupancy before use or occupancy.
Source: City of Crittenden ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Crittenden building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fees are set from time to time by the legislative body; no separate posted schedule was located
02
Reinspection fee
$25 for each subsequent inspection needed to verify corrective action
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (859) 428-2597 (phone)
- crittendencityof@gmail.com (email)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly posted
Typical sequence: Zoning approval first, then building permit, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy
Source: City of Crittenden ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Crittenden permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Crittenden, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Crittenden, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees are set from time to time by the legislative body; no separate posted schedule was located.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Crittenden, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Crittenden, KY, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Crittenden, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Crittenden, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Crittenden, KY via: (859) 428-2597, crittendencityof@gmail.com.
last verified April 2026
source City of Crittenden ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/grant/crittenden-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Crittenden before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.