Calhoun, KY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office

Street address

325 West 2nd Street, Calhoun, KY 42327

Phone

(270) 273-3092

[email protected]

Coverage

Calhoun is a home-rule-class city of about 0.67 square miles inside McLean County. Municipal permits apply in the city limits while coordinating with county planning.

Online portal

City of Calhoun forms hub (Building Permit PDF)

United Systems & Software

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Calhoun

The application targets demolition/moving, new construction, alteration, or a change in use, which indicates a permit is needed for every such action.

Note: Exemptions are not listed on the public form; applicants must confirm with City Hall or the inspector for project-specific guidance.

Required documents

Completed building permit application
Scale drawing of the lot and structures (on back of form or separate attachment showing lot plan, building placement, yards, parking, and signage)

Building code: 2018 Kentucky Building Code (Uniform State Building Code)
Permit validity: Not specified on the public form; applicants should consult City Hall for clarifications.
Owner-builder: Not addressed in the published packet; applicants should consult City Hall for clarifications.
Contractor requirements: Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors must hold Kentucky DHBC licenses.

Source: Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published on the form; applicants should contact City Hall for current review timelines.

01

Download the City of Calhoun Building Permit Application and fill in the applicant, architect, builder, and property information plus the box for the type of work (demolition, new construction, alteration, change in use).
02

Provide a scale drawing on the back or separate attachment showing the lot plan, existing and proposed building placement, yards, parking, and signage.
03

Submit the completed form to City Hall with the required fee; the inspector's approval or disapproval and notes appear on the form.
04

City staff schedules inspections through the building inspector and issues the permit once the form is signed.

Typical processing time: Not published on the form; applicants should contact City Hall for current review timelines.

Source: Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Calhoun building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$20

Permit fee formula

Flat fees for common projects: porch $20, carport/attached garage $25, storage building $25, mobile-home certificate of occupancy $100, new home certificate of occupancy $20, room addition $30, demolition $30, C-1/C-2 remodeling $30, C-1/C-2 new building $60, industrial addition $60, industrial new building $110, swimming pools (permanent above/in-ground) $25

Fees are collected when the form is submitted at City Hall; no online payment portal is mentioned.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(270) 273-3092 (phone)

Inspection hours: City Hall hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: The building inspector signs the approval or disapproval section, so inspections are arranged once the application is reviewed.

Source: Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Calhoun permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Calhoun, KY? ▸

The application targets demolition/moving, new construction, alteration, or a change in use, which indicates a permit is needed for every such action.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Calhoun, KY? ▸

Building permit fees in Calhoun, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees for common projects: porch $20, carport/attached garage $25, storage building $25, mobile-home certificate of occupancy $100, new home certificate of occupancy $20, room addition $30, demolition $30, C-1/C-2 remodeling $30, C-1/C-2 new building $60, industrial addition $60, industrial new building $110, swimming pools (permanent above/in-ground) $25.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Calhoun, KY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Calhoun, KY, follow these steps: 1. Download the City of Calhoun Building Permit Application and fill in the applicant, architect, builder, and property information plus the box for the type of work (demolition, new construction, alteration, change in use). 2. Provide a scale drawing on the back or separate attachment showing the lot plan, existing and proposed building placement, yards, parking, and signage. 3. Submit the completed form to City Hall with the required fee; the inspector's approval or disapproval and notes appear on the form. 4. City staff schedules inspections through the building inspector and issues the permit once the form is signed.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Calhoun, KY? ▸

Building permit processing times in Calhoun, KY typically run Not published on the form; applicants should contact City Hall for current review timelines.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Calhoun, KY? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Calhoun, KY via: (270) 273-3092.

last verified April 2026 source Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office ↗ entry id permits/kentucky/mclean/calhoun

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Calhoun City Hall Building Permit Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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