§ KY Kentucky
County permits
Johnson County
Johnson County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Johnson County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Johnson County Community Development/Building Inspection (Fiscal Court)
- Online portal
- Johnson County Community Development ↗
- Phone
- (606) 789-2550
- Address
- 230 Court Street, Suite 201, Paintsville, KY 41240
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Johnson County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Johnson 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.