Unincorporated Marshall County

Any excavation, construction, relocation, alteration, or expansion of structures 200 square feet or larger, any change of use, and any work in a flood-prone area must be permitted countywide.

Note: All structural work, changes of use, and floodplain projects require permits. No exempt-work list was located online.

Building code

2013 Kentucky Building Code and 2013 Kentucky Residential Code

Permit validity

Not posted publicly; confirm with the building office.

Owner-builder

The application must be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent. Only the described work is covered; accessory structures not listed require separate permits.

Contractor requirements

The forms request a valid contractor license. Electrical/system contractors must include Kentucky license numbers and contract details with each submission.

1. 01
   Download and complete the residential or commercial building permit application, identifying the project location (including the city jurisdiction), floodplain status, and contractor/designer information.
2. 02
   Package the required documents: foundation plan, floor plan with square footage under roof, typical wall section, truss specifications, site plan, septic/site evaluation, and city zoning compliance certificate when applicable.
3. 03
   Provide the plan set both on paper and in digital form when requested.
4. 04
   Submit the signed packet to the building office in person or by mail (electronic copies can be arranged by contacting the office) along with specialized-system fees and any trade-specific payments.
5. 05
   The office performs a plan review and issues a permit when the submission satisfies the code; denials are documented in writing by the building inspector.
6. 06
   Applicant is notified to pay remaining fees and collect the permit.

Typical processing time: 5 working days for review before the permit is issued.

Source: Marshall County Building Office ↗

Fees are nonrefundable and must be paid before review or inspections. Submit payment to Marshall County Building Office (checks or other accepted methods) when delivering the plan set.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

• 270-527-4744 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Provide at least 24 hours notice with the permit number and site address.

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing inspection (prior to pouring after rebar is tied), foundation inspection (before backfill), framing inspection (after rough trades and before insulation), and final inspection (when the project is complete).