Unincorporated Menifee County

The KBC requires permits for new buildings, additions, renovations, changes of occupancy, and any work requiring special inspections under Section 1704.1.1, which covers virtually every structural or MEP alteration beyond cosmetic work.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found for Menifee County. The DHBC guide stresses that permits are required for new construction, additions, renovations, or occupancy changes, so treat any structural or systems work beyond cosmetic repairs as permit-eligible unless DHBC confirms otherwise.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code (based on 2015 IBC) and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (based on 2015 IRC), along with current NFPA fire, electrical, and mechanical standards.

Permit validity

Partial permits are available for portions of a project. Permit issuance is contingent on paying the required fees; no separate expiration beyond payment/approval conditions is published.

Owner-builder

The Affidavit of Assurances must be signed by the owner or owner's agent and affirms that all contractors and subcontractors have Kentucky workers' compensation and unemployment insurance or approved waivers.

Contractor requirements

DHBC requires state licenses for plumbing, sprinkler/suppression, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, elevator, boiler, underground tank installers, and glaziers. General erection/construction does not mandate a state license but must follow the same inspections.

1. 01
   Confirm zoning with the Menifee County Fiscal Court before investing in plans, as inadequate zoning review is a frequent delay.
2. 02
   Determine jurisdiction: Menifee County lacks a local building inspector, so state DHBC review applies for most projects.
3. 03
   Submit the completed application, fee sheet, and full plan set via the SmartGov portal, including owner, architect/engineer, and contractor contacts, site plan, structural data, and any special occupancy or seismic information.
4. 04
   Upload corrected sheets with the project name and case number as required.
5. 05
   After plan review and fee payment, request inspections through the portal or inspector contact.
6. 06
   Obtain all required trade certificates listed in the Before You Build checklist before occupancy (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler, elevator, boiler, fuel tank, hazardous storage, etc.).

Typical processing time: DHBC does not publish a fixed turnaround for Menifee County; call (502) 573-0373 for project-specific estimates.

Source: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Division of Building Code Enforcement ↗

Submit a check made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer with project name and location noted, or use SmartGov's electronic payment so DHBC can credit the respective project.

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

• SmartGov portal (online)
• Assigned inspector Wade Trimble at 606-359-6397 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday 8:00-9:00 a.m. EST for calls

Typical sequence: Before legal occupancy, DHBC requires final certifications for plumbing, electrical, sprinklers, HVAC, elevators, boilers, fuel tanks, and other trade systems as listed in the Before You Build checklist. Inspections typically progress from footing/foundation through trade rough-ins to final sign-off.