§ KY Kentucky
County permits
Nelson County
Nelson County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Nelson County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Nelson County Code Enforcement Department
- Online portal
- Building & Zoning Compliance Permit Application ↗
- Phone
- (502) 348-1862
- Address
- One Court Square, Second Floor, Bardstown, KY 40004
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Nelson County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Nelson County, Kentucky. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.