Unincorporated Metcalfe County

The Kentucky Building Code requires permits for new construction, additions, and major structural or system work. The county has not enacted separate planning or zoning ordinances, so state code thresholds apply throughout the unincorporated area.

Note: No exempt-work list is published for Metcalfe County; verify exemptions with the inspector prior to beginning work.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code

Contractor requirements

Contractors must meet Kentucky licensing requirements enforced by DHBC. The local county has no additional licensing scheme.

1. 01
   Contact the state building inspector at the Metcalfe County Health Department to describe the project and request DHBC application forms.
2. 02
   Submit the required drawings, documents, and owner/contractor information to the inspector or county judge executive as directed.
3. 03
   Coordinate payment of fees and schedule the plan review and field inspections with the inspector; follow written instructions from DHBC staff.

Source: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction State Building Inspector ↗

• (270) 432-3214 (phone)
• dale.henderson@ky.gov (email)

Inspection hours

Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST at the Metcalfe County Health Department

Typical sequence: Standard state code inspections (e.g., footings, framing, mechanical, final) as coordinated with the inspector.