§ KY Kentucky
County permits
Jefferson County
Jefferson County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Jefferson County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Construction Review Division, Department of Codes and Regulations, Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
- Website
- Accela Business Portal ↗
- Online portal
- Accela Business Portal ↗
- Phone
- (502) 574-3321
- Address
- 444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Jefferson County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Jefferson County, Kentucky. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.