City of Loretto

Any construction, enlargement, remodeling, or occupancy change governed by the Kentucky Building Code must receive a permit through the county or city office.

Note: No publicly posted exempt-work list for Loretto. Applicants should confirm small accessory structures or agricultural buildings with the county inspector before starting work.

Building code

2018 International Building Code with Kentucky amendments

Owner-builder

Owner-builder status follows Kentucky statutes overseen by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Applicants should verify with the county office.

Contractor requirements

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other trades must be licensed through the state-level program reviewed by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.

1. 01
   Contact City Hall to obtain application instructions and forms.
2. 02
   Submit building plans and permit requests to the City Clerk or directly to the Marion County Building Inspector in Lebanon.
3. 03
   County inspector reviews plans for compliance with zoning, floodplain standards, and Kentucky Building Code.
4. 04
   Pay required fees to the county inspector.
5. 05
   Schedule required inspections (footing, rough-in, final) with the county inspector.
6. 06
   Work must remain open and accessible until approved per Kentucky Building Code.

Source: Loretto City Hall with Marion County Building Inspector ↗

• Marion County Building Inspector John Thompson (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST

Typical sequence: County inspectors perform foundation, rough-in, and final inspections, enforce floodplain requirements, and may issue stop-work orders if violations are observed. Work must remain accessible per Kentucky Building Code §109.1.