County permits

McCreary County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated McCreary County.

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

Permit authority: McCreary County Fiscal Court – Building & Electrical Inspections
Website: Kentucky DHBC SmartGov ↗
Online portal: Kentucky DHBC SmartGov ↗
Phone: 606-875-7444 (Inspector Dennis Crist); 606-376-2413 (Judge Executive office)
Email: bgreene@mccrearycounty.com (Judge Executive); joshuae.wilson@ky.gov (state building inspector)
Address: McCreary County Health Department, 119 Medical Lane, Whitley City, KY 42653; Judge Executive mailing: PO Box 579, Whitley City, KY 42653

Full unincorporated McCreary County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in McCreary County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for McCreary 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.