Unincorporated Hancock County

Every new building and substantial renovation inside the zoned portion of Hancock County requires a permit. This includes homes, mobile homes, business/commercial structures, and accessory structures such as storage buildings, detached garages, covered porches, carports, and in-ground swimming pools. Flood-zone work also needs the corresponding flood permit.

Note: No publicly available exempt-work list was located. Confirm exemptions with the planning office before proceeding.

Building code

Hancock County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations

1. 01
   Call 270-927-8169 or email permits@hancockcounty.ky.gov to alert the Hancock County Urban Planning Commission that you plan new construction or a substantial renovation project.
2. 02
   Describe the project (residential, mobile home, commercial, accessory structure, etc.) so staff can confirm it falls within the zoning boundary and determine the appropriate next steps.
3. 03
   If the site lies in a designated flood zone, obtain the required flood permit along with the building permit before work begins.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact the office for current lead times.

Source: Hancock County Urban Planning & Zoning ↗

• Hancock County Urban Planning Commission: 270-927-8169 (phone)
• permits@hancockcounty.ky.gov (email)