County permits

Lewis County

Lewis County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Lewis County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 606-359-6397
Email: wade.trimble@ky.gov
Address: 112 Second St., Rm. 201, Vanceburg, KY 41179

Full unincorporated Lewis County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Lewis County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Lewis 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.