County Building Permits
Monroe County, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Monroe County, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated areas of Monroe County.
- Department
- Monroe County Local Building Inspection Office
- Address
- Monroe County Health Department, 452 East 4th Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
- Phone
- 270-634-4135
- howstuart@scrtc.com
Application Process
- Contact Howard Stuart (local building inspector) via phone or email to request the Monroe County permit packet.
- Assemble the requested submittal package including site plan, construction drawings, contractor/owner-builder information, and applicable trade scopes.
- Deliver the package to the inspector at the Monroe County Health Department or by the method outlined.
- Await review and respond to any follow-up questions from the inspector.
- Schedule required inspections once the permit is issued.
- Proceed with construction following inspection approvals.
Typical processing time: Not published; contact the inspector for current lead times.
General Requirements
Any work that falls under the Kentucky Building Code and its trade disciplines (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) requires a permit through the Monroe County building inspection office.
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code as 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.
Fees
- Payment note
- Request fee schedule and payment instructions directly from the inspector.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Monroe County Local Building Inspection Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 270-634-4135 (Howard Stuart) (phone)
- howstuart@scrtc.com (email)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday 8:00-9:00 AM CST
Typical inspection sequence: State inspectors are assigned for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, manufactured housing, boiler, and elevator work under the Kentucky Building Code program.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Kentucky Building Code as enforced by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
- DHBC Monroe County Inspector Sheet
- License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Monroe County Local Building Inspection Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monroe County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Monroe County, KY?
- Any work that falls under the Kentucky Building Code and its trade disciplines (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) requires a permit through the Monroe County building inspection office.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Monroe County, KY?
- 1. Contact Howard Stuart (local building inspector) via phone or email to request the Monroe County permit packet. 2. Assemble the requested submittal package including site plan, construction drawings, contractor/owner-builder information, and applicable trade scopes. 3. Deliver the package to the inspector at the Monroe County Health Department or by the method outlined. 4. Await review and respond to any follow-up questions from the inspector. 5. Schedule required inspections once the permit is issued. 6. Proceed with construction following inspection approvals.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Monroe County, KY?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact the inspector for current lead times..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Monroe County, KY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-634-4135 (Howard Stuart), howstuart@scrtc.com.
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