City Building Permits
Hardin, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Hardin, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Hardin does not maintain a separate building department. The city directs building permit applicants to the Marshall County Building Office while the city handles utility and municipal services via its forms portal.
- Department
- City of Hardin City Hall / General Administration
- Address
- 104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY 42048
- Phone
- 270-437-4361
- Website
- https://cityofhardinky.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CivicPlus/Marshall County Document Center • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Hardin delegates the building permit application process to the Marshall County Building Office, so applicants must follow the county's steps.
- Download the residential or commercial building permit application from Marshall County.
- Gather required documents: foundation plan, floor plan with square footage under roof, typical wall section, truss specifications, site plan, septic/site evaluation, and proof of any local approvals if requested.
- Submit the signed packet to the Marshall County Building Office in person or by mail with payment.
- Ensure the project complies with local planning or floodplain rules as communicated by city staff.
Typical processing time: Same as the county allow at least 5 working days for plan review.
General Requirements
All standard county-wide construction projects (new buildings, additions, change of use, floodplain work) require a permit, regardless of Hardin's internal processes.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Foundation plan
- Floor plan with square footage under roof
- Typical wall section
- Truss specifications
- Site plan
- Septic/site evaluation
- Proof of any local city approvals if requested by the county
- Permit validity
- Governed by Marshall County's policies.
- Building code
- Marshall County's enforcement of the 2013 Kentucky Building Code/Residential Code applies to Hardin.
- Owner-builder
- Abide by the county application requirement for owner/agent signatures.
- Contractor requirements
- Follow the county's contractor licensing field and Kentucky license rules for mechanical, electrical, and other trades.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Per the county's valuation-based schedule; no separate municipal building fee is listed for Hardin.
- Plan check fee
- Included in the county building permit fee.
- Permit fee formula
- County square-foot schedule (per the 2025 permit cost schedule)
- Reinspection fee
- Subject to the county's 2025 fee schedule.
- Payment note
- Submit payment to the Marshall County Building Office when providing the permit package.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Hardin City Hall / General Administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 270-527-4744 (Marshall County Building Office) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Provide at least 24 hours notice with the permit number, site address, and inspection type.
- Inspection hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: footing, foundation, framing, and final inspections.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Marshall County's enforcement of the 2013 Kentucky Building Code/Residential Code applies to Hardin.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Marshall County Building Office
- 2025 Permit Fee Schedule
- City of Hardin Contact
- License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Hardin City Hall / General Administration before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hardin Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Hardin, KY?
- All standard county-wide construction projects (new buildings, additions, change of use, floodplain work) require a permit, regardless of Hardin's internal processes.
- How much does a building permit cost in Hardin, KY?
- The minimum permit fee is Per the county's valuation-based schedule; no separate municipal building fee is listed for Hardin.. Fees are calculated as: County square-foot schedule (per the 2025 permit cost schedule). Plan check fee: Included in the county building permit fee..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Hardin, KY?
- 1. Hardin delegates the building permit application process to the Marshall County Building Office, so applicants must follow the county's steps. 2. Download the residential or commercial building permit application from Marshall County. 3. Gather required documents: foundation plan, floor plan with square footage under roof, typical wall section, truss specifications, site plan, septic/site evaluation, and proof of any local approvals if requested. 4. Submit the signed packet to the Marshall County Building Office in person or by mail with payment. 5. Ensure the project complies with local planning or floodplain rules as communicated by city staff.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Hardin, KY?
- Typical processing time is Same as the county allow at least 5 working days for plan review..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Hardin, KY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-527-4744 (Marshall County Building Office). Provide at least 24 hours notice with the permit number, site address, and inspection type..
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