County Building Permits
Lawrence County, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Lawrence County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Lawrence County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated Lawrence County
- Permit authority
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction – Division of Building Codes Enforcement
- Online portal
- DHBC SmartGov Plan Submission Gateway
- Phone
- (502) 573-0373
- HBC.plans@ky.gov
- Address
- 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1987
Jurisdictions in Lawrence County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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