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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Edgewood
Building, zoning, electrical, HVAC, and related covered work require permitting through PDS.
One-story detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences not over 7 feet high
Sidewalks and driveways within exemption dimensions
Painting and similar finish work
Swings and playground equipment
Replacement windows and supported awnings
New siding or residing
Ordinary reroofing without structural repair
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 exemption dimensions
- 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 repair
- Exempt Ordinary nonstructural repairs
Required documents
- Permit validity/expiration: PDS states permits expire after 6 months of no commencement, 6 months of stopped work, or no inspections.
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code and related Kentucky codes administered by PDS, with Edgewood zoning administered in the same one-stop framework.
- Permit validity
- PDS states permits expire after 6 months of no commencement, 6 months of stopped work, or no inspections.
- Owner-builder
- Public forms allow owner or authorized agent application; no Edgewood-only policy sheet was located.
- Contractor requirements
- State licensure applies to regulated trades.
§ 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 with PDS what building and zoning approvals are required for the Edgewood property.
- 02 File through GovBuilt or use PDS downloadable forms.
- 03 Submit the permit package with plans and required supporting documents.
- 04 PDS reviews Edgewood zoning compliance and building-code compliance.
- 05 Pay the invoiced fees.
- 06 Resubmit corrected documents if comments are issued.
- 07 Receive the permit before beginning work.
- 08 Call PDS for inspections through final approval.
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
Edgewood building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential small project $117; commercial small project $121.
02
Plan check fee
No separate universal initial plan-check fee listed.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat-fee and square-foot schedules by permit class.
04
Reinspection fee
Residential $166; commercial $204; work without permit 2x fee.
PDS schedules describe staged payments and note fees are nonrefundable.
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 inspection blocks posted
Typical sequence: PDS staged inspections through completion
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Edgewood permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Edgewood, KY? ▸
Building, zoning, electrical, HVAC, and related covered work require permitting through PDS.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Edgewood, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Edgewood, 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 by permit class.. Plan check fee: No separate universal initial plan-check fee listed..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Edgewood, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Edgewood, KY, follow these steps: 1. Confirm with PDS what building and zoning approvals are required for the Edgewood property. 2. File through GovBuilt or use PDS downloadable forms. 3. Submit the permit package with plans and required supporting documents. 4. PDS reviews Edgewood zoning compliance and building-code compliance. 5. Pay the invoiced fees. 6. Resubmit corrected documents if comments are issued. 7. Receive the permit before beginning work. 8. Call PDS for inspections through final approval.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Edgewood, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Edgewood, 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 exemption dimensions; Painting and similar finish work; Swings and playground equipment; Replacement windows and supported awnings; New siding or residing; Ordinary reroofing without structural repair; Ordinary nonstructural repairs. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Edgewood, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Edgewood, 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/edgewood
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.