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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ohio County
All new construction, alterations, and site work under the Kentucky Building Code require a state building permit.
Note: Verify any proposed exemption with the state inspector before starting work.
- Scaled plans
- Structural data
- Water/sewer or health approvals
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code through DHBC
- Permit validity
- One-year validity unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- Follow DHBC policies and any agreements with the inspector.
- Contractor requirements
- DHBC licenses/certifications for trades.
Application process
Typical processing: Not posted; the state inspector determines timing.
- 01 Call the state inspector or email Travis.Albin@ky.gov to describe the project and request the building permit checklist.
- 02 Submit scaled plans, structural details, and utility/health approvals as required by the Kentucky Building Code.
- 03 Respond to any reviewer comments, pay the permit fee, and coordinate inspections with the assigned trade inspectors.
- 04 After inspections, receive the state-issued Certificate of Occupancy before occupying the building.
Typical processing time: Not posted; the state inspector determines timing.
Fee schedule
Ohio County building permit fees
Handled directly with the state inspector; no online portal is referenced. The inspector provides amounts during review.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- State Inspector - 270-662-9038 (phone)
- travis.albin@ky.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- Office hours are Fridays 8-9 a.m. CST and by arrangement.
Typical sequence: Plan review, inspections, and CO issuance.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Ohio County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Ohio County, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Ohio County, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ohio County, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Ohio County, KY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Ohio County, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction - State Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.