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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tollesboro
KRS 67.410 covers building, remodeling, and alteration work. The DHBC sheet names DHBC as the inspector for counties without local officials.
Note: No exempt-work list is published for Tollesboro; check with the state inspector before starting minor work.
- Site, floor, cross section, and floor framing plans
- Contractor and subcontractor details
- Insurance documentation
- Owner/contractor information and owner authorization (if applicant is not owner)
- Estimated construction cost
- Subcontractor rosters
- Building code
- International Residential Code and Kentucky Residential Code apply.
- Permit validity
- Not published; verify with DHBC.
- Owner-builder
- The owner must authorize another applicant.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must meet KRS 198B.060 and KRS 342 insurance mandates. Workers' compensation and unemployment coverage is required, and DHBC must be informed of subcontractor roster changes.
Application process
Typical processing: Not published.
- 01 Contact Wade Trimble (state building inspector) to confirm permit requirements for Tollesboro.
- 02 Coordinate with the Lewis County Judge Executive's office to route documentation to DHBC and assign trade inspectors.
- 03 Submit the plans, insurance proof, subcontractor list, and fees, then schedule inspections with the listed trade inspectors.
- 04 Begin work only after DHBC issues the permit.
Typical processing time: Not published.
Fee schedule
Tollesboro building permit fees
Fee must accompany the application; clarify processing with DHBC.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Wade Trimble (State Building Inspector) (phone)
- wade.trimble@ky.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday 8:00–9:30 a.m. EST and weekday 8:00–9:30 a.m. at the Lewis County Health Department for environmentalist.
Typical sequence: DHBC lists HVAC, plumbing, elevator, and boiler inspectors; confirm the order with the assigned inspector.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tollesboro permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Tollesboro, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Tollesboro, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tollesboro, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Tollesboro, KY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tollesboro, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lewis County Judge Executive's office together with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.