§ KY Kentucky
County permits
Knox County
Knox County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Knox County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Knox County Fiscal Court (Planning & Zoning)
- Phone
- (606) 546-3568
- clerkknox@yahoo.com
- Address
- Knox County Courthouse, 401 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Knox County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Knox 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.