City of Hartford

Construction, alteration, moving, demolition, accessory buildings, and site preparation for commercial or multi-family housing demand a building permit under Article III, Section 310.

Note: Public summaries do not provide an exempt-work list; verify any proposed exemption with the Administrative Officer before starting work.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code enforced by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction

Permit validity

Permits expire after one year unless renewed before the void date, with the renewal processed without an additional fee.

Owner-builder

No specific owner-builder waiver is summarized; plan to work with the Administrative Officer to confirm requirements and any CO exceptions.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must comply with Kentucky DHBC licensing/certification for trades such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

1. 01
   Confirm the zoning district and whether the work requires a conditional use permit or variance from the Joint Board of Adjustment before filing (Article IV oversight is highlighted for STRs and other conditional uses).
2. 02
   Deliver the building permit application to the Administrative Officer with a scaled site plan showing lot/store details plus City Water/Wastewater Office or County Health Department certification for water/sewer connections.
3. 03
   The Administrative Officer reviews plans, coordinates any Board of Adjustment hearings for CUPs or variances, and returns written notices if the work fails to comply.
4. 04
   Pay the permit fees, receive a document valid for one year (renewable without additional fee before it voids), and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before the new use is active; the officer may waive the CO for compliant residential cases.

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 is issued at Beaver Dam City Hall; no online payment portal is mentioned. Contact the Administrative Officer for current fee information.

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

Inspection hours

Regular office hours; call 270-274-7106 to confirm.

Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, scheduled inspections, and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy once compliance is demonstrated.