City of Beaver Dam

Construction, alteration, moving, demolition, accessory buildings, or site preparation for commercial/multi-family projects require the permit (Article III, Section 310).

Note: No exempt-work list is summarized online; confirm any proposed exception directly with the Administrative Officer.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code administered by DHBC

Permit validity

Permit is one-year term, renewable before voiding.

Owner-builder

Contact the Administrative Officer to understand owner-builder responsibilities and CO exceptions.

Contractor requirements

Kentucky DHBC handles trade licensing (plumbing, electrical, HVAC).

1. 01
   Do the same zoning/conditional use homework as for Hartford (see Article IV for CUPs).
2. 02
   File the building permit application with scaled plans and water/sewer approvals through the Administrative Officer in Beaver Dam City Hall.
3. 03
   Address any Board of Adjustment or enforcement feedback before fees are collected and the permit is released.
4. 04
   Permit valid for one year, renewable before it lapses, and a Certificate of Occupancy is required before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Approximately two weeks once all materials are submitted.

Source: Hartford/Beaver Dam Joint Planning Commission (Zoning Administration) ↗

Fees are collected when the permit issues at Beaver Dam City Hall. The office tells applicants to call for the current fee list.

• Administrative Officer / Beaver Dam City Hall (in-person)
• 270-274-7106 (phone)

Inspection hours

City Hall handles filings during business hours; call 270-274-7106.

Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and CO issuance.