City of Mayfield

The city requires permits for Residential Building, Tenant Occupancy/Renovation, Demolition, Sign, Encroachment, Food Truck, Storm Shelter, Portable Storage, Conditional Use, Variance, Zoning Change, and Home Occupation applications.

Note: The public site does not list exempt work categories; call the codes office at 270-251-6200 for confirmation before beginning work.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code, enforced through the state's Division of Building Codes Enforcement.

Permit validity

Not published; applicants must verify duration with the codes office.

Owner-builder

Not published; the codes office should clarify whether owner-builder projects require architect/engineer stamp or builder registration.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must be licensed through the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction statewide program.

1. 01
   Register on the Paducah Online Services portal, confirm email, and create a 10+ character password.
2. 02
   Search for Mayfield, select the correct permit or plan type, enter project location/description/contacts, and upload required construction documents and certificates of insurance.
3. 03
   Print the completed permit application from the portal and call 270-251-6200 to schedule an appointment with Senior Code Enforcement Officer William Higginson.
4. 04
   Submit the printed paperwork in person at the scheduled appointment; the codes office reviews and directs further plan review or revisions as needed.
5. 05
   Once approved, the codes office issues the permit and schedules inspections.

Typical processing time: Not published online; confirm with the codes office for current review queue.

Source: City of Mayfield Office of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement ↗

• 270-251-6200 (phone)

Inspection hours

Not detailed; contact the codes office for current inspection availability.

Typical sequence: After submitting the printed permit package, call to arrange a meeting and inspection schedule with codes staff.