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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.
- 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 ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 04 The city's building official/code enforcement reviews the submission and issues the permit once compliance with the ordinance is confirmed.
- 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 ↗
Fee schedule
Hodgenville building permit fees
No online payment portal is cited; payment presumably occurs when applications are submitted in person at city hall.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hodgenville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hodgenville, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hodgenville, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hodgenville, KY? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hodgenville, KY? ▸
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.