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City of Hodgenville

How to apply for a building permit in City of Hodgenville, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office

Street address
200 South Lincoln Boulevard, Hodgenville, KY 42748
Coverage
Hodgenville is a home rule-class city in LaRue County, so city permits apply within the municipal boundaries.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hodgenville

City Title XV, Chapter 150 outlines permit categories for new construction, remodeling/rehabilitation, moving structures, signs, conditional uses, and subdivisions, each with associated fees.

Note: No exempt-work list is published in the accessible city code chapter or permitting information; the ordinance's scope is limited to the enumerated permit categories.

Required documents
  • Completed permit application
  • Project details and plans (for new construction, remodel, planned unit development)
  • Plans for valuations above 5,000 (for plan-check review)
Building code
Chapter 150 and Title XV of Hodgenville Code; operates under Kentucky building and zoning statutes

Source: City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact the city clerk or code enforcement officer at city hall to initiate the permit request, describe the project, and confirm any documentation requirements.
  2. 02
    Prepare the project details and plans that correspond to the categories listed in the city's permit fee schedule (new construction, remodeling, planned unit development, etc.) and submit them for review.
  3. 03
    Pay the applicable fee (new construction, remodeling, sign, or other listed fee) and any plan-check charge (valuations above 5,000 require a plan-check fee equal to one-quarter of the normal new construction fee).
  4. 04
    The city's building official/code enforcement reviews the submission and issues the permit once compliance with the ordinance is confirmed.
  5. 05
    Coordinate inspections by contacting the code enforcement officer (270-358-3832) during city hall hours and satisfy any site-specific conditions before occupancy.

Source: City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Hodgenville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
For valuations exceeding 5,000, the plan-checking fee equals one-quarter of the normal new construction fee
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation brackets for new construction, remodeling, sign installation, conditional use, and subdivision

No online payment portal is cited; payment presumably occurs when applications are submitted in person at city hall.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 270-358-3832 (Code Enforcement) (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Source: City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hodgenville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Hodgenville, KY?
City Title XV, Chapter 150 outlines permit categories for new construction, remodeling/rehabilitation, moving structures, signs, conditional uses, and subdivisions, each with associated fees.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hodgenville, KY?
Building permit fees in Hodgenville, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation brackets for new construction, remodeling, sign installation, conditional use, and subdivision. Plan check fee: For valuations exceeding 5,000, the plan-checking fee equals one-quarter of the normal new construction fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hodgenville, KY?
To apply for a building permit in Hodgenville, KY, follow these steps: 1. Contact the city clerk or code enforcement officer at city hall to initiate the permit request, describe the project, and confirm any documentation requirements. 2. Prepare the project details and plans that correspond to the categories listed in the city's permit fee schedule (new construction, remodeling, planned unit development, etc.) and submit them for review. 3. Pay the applicable fee (new construction, remodeling, sign, or other listed fee) and any plan-check charge (valuations above 5,000 require a plan-check fee equal to one-quarter of the normal new construction fee). 4. The city's building official/code enforcement reviews the submission and issues the permit once compliance with the ordinance is confirmed. 5. Coordinate inspections by contacting the code enforcement officer (270-358-3832) during city hall hours and satisfy any site-specific conditions before occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hodgenville, KY?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hodgenville, KY via: 270-358-3832 (Code Enforcement).
last verified April 2026 source City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office ↗ entry id permits/kentucky/larue/hodgenville

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hodgenville Code Enforcement/City Clerk's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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