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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Green County
KRS 67.410 requires a county building permit before building, altering, or repairing structures in the unincorporated county.
Note: No exempt-work list is available publicly; verify with the fiscal court or the assigned inspector.
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, HVAC Code, and Elevator Code
- Contractor requirements
- The state inspector team enforces Kentucky's contractor registration and trade licensing requirements through the DHBC oversight process.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Green County Fiscal Court (Judge Executive's office) at (270) 932-4024 to request a building permit intake and ask about any pre-application requirements.
- 02 Provide construction documents and valuation information to the appointed county/state building inspector team that serves Green County.
- 03 The inspector reviews the submission under Kentucky's statewide construction codes and coordinates necessary inspections.
- 04 Once compliance is confirmed in consultation with the fiscal court, the permit is issued.
- 05 Schedule inspections through the inspector whose contact information is provided during the review process.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (270) 932-4024 (phone)
Typical sequence: The inspector assigned to each trade handles the required visits after the permit is issued.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Green County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Green County, KY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Green County, KY? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Green County, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Green County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive's office in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.