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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Crestview Hills
Covered building, zoning, electrical, HVAC, and related work requires the applicable PDS permit.
One-story detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences not over 7 feet high
Sidewalks and driveways within the code exemption
Painting and similar finish work
Swings and playground equipment
Replacement windows and supported awnings
New siding or residing
Ordinary reroofing without structural work
Ordinary nonstructural repairs
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences not over 7 feet high
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways within the code exemption
- Exempt Painting and similar finish work
- Exempt Swings and playground equipment
- Exempt Replacement windows and supported awnings
- Exempt New siding or residing
- Exempt Ordinary reroofing without structural work
- Exempt Ordinary nonstructural repairs
Required documents
- Permit validity/expiration: PDS expiration standard is 6 months to start, 6 months of stopped work, or no inspections.
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code and related Kentucky codes under the PDS local enforcement program; Crestview Hills zoning is administered by PDS.
- Permit validity
- PDS expiration standard is 6 months to start, 6 months of stopped work, or no inspections.
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent may sign and submit public PDS forms.
- Contractor requirements
- Regulated trades follow Kentucky state licensing rules.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Electrical about 5 business days; zoning-only 1 to 3 business days; residential and commercial about 12 business days.
- 01 Confirm permit scope and any zoning component with PDS.
- 02 Apply through GovBuilt or use downloadable forms.
- 03 Upload or submit plans, site information, and required checklists.
- 04 PDS reviews zoning and building compliance.
- 05 Pay permit fees.
- 06 Address corrections if issued.
- 07 Receive the permit before construction starts.
- 08 Call PDS for inspections through project completion.
Typical processing time: Electrical about 5 business days; zoning-only 1 to 3 business days; residential and commercial about 12 business days.
Source: Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS), Building Codes Administration ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Crestview Hills building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential small project $117; commercial small project $121.
02
Plan check fee
No universal standalone initial plan-check fee posted.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat-fee and square-foot schedules.
04
Reinspection fee
Residential $166; commercial $204; work without permit 2x fee.
Fees are staged by permit class and are nonrefundable per the schedules.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call 859-957-2408 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- No detailed windows posted
Typical sequence: PDS review and staged field inspections through final
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Crestview Hills permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
Covered building, zoning, electrical, HVAC, and related work requires the applicable PDS permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Crestview Hills, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential small project $117; commercial small project $121.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat-fee and square-foot schedules.. Plan check fee: No universal standalone initial plan-check fee posted..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Crestview Hills, KY, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit scope and any zoning component with PDS. 2. Apply through GovBuilt or use downloadable forms. 3. Upload or submit plans, site information, and required checklists. 4. PDS reviews zoning and building compliance. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Address corrections if issued. 7. Receive the permit before construction starts. 8. Call PDS for inspections through project completion.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Crestview Hills, KY typically run Electrical about 5 business days; zoning-only 1 to 3 business days; residential and commercial about 12 business days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Crestview Hills, KY. The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet; Fences not over 7 feet high; Sidewalks and driveways within the code exemption; Painting and similar finish work; Swings and playground equipment; Replacement windows and supported awnings; New siding or residing; Ordinary reroofing without structural work; Ordinary nonstructural repairs. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Crestview Hills, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Crestview Hills, KY via: Call 859-957-2408.
last verified April 2026
source Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS), Building Codes Administration ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/kenton/crestview-hills
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS), Building Codes Administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.