Unincorporated Morgan County

Every construction, alteration, or demolition project in the unincorporated county must comply with the Kentucky Building Code and receive DHBC approval.

Note: No publicly posted exempt-work list for Morgan County; verify planned exemptions directly with the assigned state inspector before starting work.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code

Permit validity

Not published; confirm the term with the inspector.

Owner-builder

Not specified in available county contact sheet; follow DHBC owner-builder guidance when working directly with the state inspector.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must satisfy DHBC statewide licensing requirements for regulated trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, elevator).

1. 01
   Contact James Potter, the state building inspector assigned to Morgan County, to describe the proposed work and request the DHBC plan submission checklist for areas without a local inspector.
2. 02
   Submit scaled drawings, structural details, and any required approvals (e.g., water and sewer certificates) as directed by the inspector.
3. 03
   After review, DHBC authorizes the permit or requests revisions and informs the applicant of required fees and technical reviews.
4. 04
   Schedule necessary inspections with the state building inspector and relevant trade inspectors listed for the county; obtain the certificate of occupancy once all inspections pass.

Typical processing time: Not posted publicly; verify current timelines with the inspector.

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

• State building inspector or trade inspectors (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. EST (Health Department office window)

Typical sequence: DHBC performs plan review, field inspections, and the certificate of occupancy only after compliance with all applicable trade inspections.