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

1. Confirm project scope with the county building inspector and gather the current county building permit form from the county building page. 2. Prepare plans in duplicate drawn to scale. Plans must show lot shape and dimensions, exact building location, accessory buildings, existing and intended uses, and other information needed for zoning and code review. 3. Submit the signed application. The county form requires signature by the owner or lessee and the project description fields cover new build, addition, remodel, demo/remove, residence, modular, pole barn, garage, shed, sign, cell tower, pool, dock, and deck. 4. Obtain any related outside approvals noted on county forms and contacts, including septic/sewer, driveway, and state trade inspections where applicable. 5. County review results in issued permit; certificate of occupancy is required before occupancy under the county application language.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Grant County, KY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Office phone or cell.

City Building Permits

Grant County, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Kentucky Grant County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Primary county authority for unincorporated Grant County building permits. Public county materials also show county-level zoning routing and state trade inspectors for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator, and manufactured housing.

Department: Grant County Building Inspector / Grant County Building Department
Address: 101 N. Main Street, Williamstown, KY 41097
Phone: (859) 824-9608; cell (859) 414-8634
Website: https://grantcounty.ky.gov/building-inspector/

Online Permit Portal

Open Grant County Building Inspector

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm project scope with the county building inspector and gather the current county building permit form from the county building page.
Prepare plans in duplicate drawn to scale. Plans must show lot shape and dimensions, exact building location, accessory buildings, existing and intended uses, and other information needed for zoning and code review.
Submit the signed application. The county form requires signature by the owner or lessee and the project description fields cover new build, addition, remodel, demo/remove, residence, modular, pole barn, garage, shed, sign, cell tower, pool, dock, and deck.
Obtain any related outside approvals noted on county forms and contacts, including septic/sewer, driveway, and state trade inspections where applicable.
County review results in issued permit; certificate of occupancy is required before occupancy under the county application language.

Source: Grant County Building Inspector / Grant County Building Department

General Requirements

County materials show permits for erecting, adding to, remodeling, removing, or demolishing structures and for listed project types including residences, modular homes, pole barns, garages, sheds, signs, pools, docks, decks, and cell towers.

Required Documents

Signed application
Plans in duplicate drawn to scale
Lot and building dimensions
Location of structures and accessory buildings
Existing and intended use details
Other information needed by zoning/code review

Permit validity: Certificate of occupancy required before occupancy is stated on the county application. No county expiration schedule was publicly posted on the county page.
Building code: Uniform Kentucky Building Code. Kentucky DHBC public pages currently reference the 2018 Kentucky Building Code and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code as the operative state codes.
Owner-builder: Application must be signed by the owner or lessee.
Contractor requirements: No separate county contractor license requirement was publicly posted. County contact sheet shows state inspectors for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator, and manufactured housing, so state trade licensing and inspection still apply.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Grant County Building Inspector / Grant County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Office phone or cell (phone)

Inspection hours: County fiscal court office hours are M-F, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Plumbing inspector office hour window on Monday 8:00 AM-9:00 AM EST at the health department.

Typical inspection sequence: Public county materials do not publish a full sequence; certificate of occupancy is required before occupancy.

Additional Resources

Building code: Uniform Kentucky Building Code. Kentucky DHBC public pages currently reference the 2018 Kentucky Building Code and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code as the operative state codes.
Zoning information: View zoning info
County Contacts Sheet
Permit Application Form
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 Grant County Building Inspector / Grant County Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grant County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Grant County, KY?: County materials show permits for erecting, adding to, remodeling, removing, or demolishing structures and for listed project types including residences, modular homes, pole barns, garages, sheds, signs, pools, docks, decks, and cell towers.
How do I apply for a building permit in Grant County, KY?: 1. Confirm project scope with the county building inspector and gather the current county building permit form from the county building page. 2. Prepare plans in duplicate drawn to scale. Plans must show lot shape and dimensions, exact building location, accessory buildings, existing and intended uses, and other information needed for zoning and code review. 3. Submit the signed application. The county form requires signature by the owner or lessee and the project description fields cover new build, addition, remodel, demo/remove, residence, modular, pole barn, garage, shed, sign, cell tower, pool, dock, and deck. 4. Obtain any related outside approvals noted on county forms and contacts, including septic/sewer, driveway, and state trade inspections where applicable. 5. County review results in issued permit; certificate of occupancy is required before occupancy under the county application language.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Grant County, KY?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Office phone or cell.

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