Unincorporated Graves County

Graves County requires permits for any building, fences taller than seven feet, and telecommunications towers.

Note: No exempt-work list is published publicly; confirm exclusions directly with the county inspector.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code, as enforced by the Division of Building Codes Enforcement.

Permit validity

Not published; the inspector provides the timeframe when issuing the permit.

Owner-builder

Not published.

Contractor requirements

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

1. 01
   Contact the state/local building inspector Michael Sullivan (Graves County Health Department, 416 Central Avenue, Mayfield) via phone 270-223-8699 to describe the work and confirm permit requirements.
2. 02
   Provide the inspector with property details so he can determine necessary plan review, floodplain compliance, and supporting documents.
3. 03
   Once the inspector approves the documents, he issues the permit and arranges inspections as the project progresses.

Typical processing time: Not posted; ask the inspector when you call.

Source: Graves County Fiscal Court ↗

• 270-223-8699 (phone)

Inspection hours

Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00-9:00 AM CST

Typical sequence: The inspector coordinates plan and flood reviews during the office appointment and sets follow-up field inspections as part of the permit.