City of Tompkinsville

Any work subject to Kentucky Building Code oversight, as Tompkinsville relies on the DHBC-designated inspector for permit authority.

Note: No exempt-work list is provided in the DHBC documentation. Confirm exemptions with the inspector for Tompkinsville permits.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code enforced by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

Contractor requirements

Contractors must meet Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licensing requirements for the trades involved.

1. 01
   Reach out to Howard Stuart via phone or email to request the city-specific permit form and confirm supporting documents needed for a Tompkinsville project.
2. 02
   Provide site and construction information as requested by the inspector.
3. 03
   The inspector will coordinate with state trade inspectors for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or manufactured housing approvals as necessary.
4. 04
   Address any follow-up questions, pay required fees, and schedule inspections through the county office.
5. 05
   Collect the permit once compliance is confirmed.
6. 06
   Proceed with construction.

Typical processing time: Not provided publicly; contact the inspector for current timelines.

Source: City of Tompkinsville / Monroe County Local Building Inspection Office ↗

• 270-634-4135 (Howard Stuart) (phone)
• howstuart@scrtc.com (email)

Inspection hours

Tuesday 8:00-9:00 AM CST

Typical sequence: State inspectors are assigned for each discipline (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) as part of the Kentucky Building Code program.

Source: City of Tompkinsville / Monroe County Local Building Inspection Office ↗