City of Booneville

The city references its zoning ordinance, design guidelines, and the International Property Maintenance Code, so structural or zoning-sensitive exterior work is subject to review.

Note: No exempt-work list is published on the city resource page; confirm with City Hall before assuming a project is exempt.

Building code

International Property Maintenance Code; 2018 Kentucky Building Code and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (statewide codes published by DHBC based on 2015 IBC/IRC)

Permit validity

Not posted publicly; confirm the permit term with City Hall.

Owner-builder

No local owner-builder policy is published; general erection/construction permits do not require a state-level license, but DHBC licenses are still required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades.

Contractor requirements

Booneville defers to the DHBC for licensure of electricians, plumbers, boiler/HVAC, and fire/sprinkler contractors.

1. 01
   Call City Hall/City Clerk to confirm whether the project falls under the city's permitting scope and to request guidance on required documents.
2. 02
   Download and complete the Miscellaneous Permit Application (and any referenced design guidelines) from the VisitBooneville business resources page.
3. 03
   Deliver the completed packet to the municipal building via email (cityboon@prtcnet.org) or in person for staff review.
4. 04
   Await City Hall review and issuance; follow up with the clerk if you do not receive status updates.

Typical processing time: Not published on the city resource page; call City Hall for the latest turnaround.

Source: City of Booneville City Clerk's Office ↗

• (606) 593-6800 (phone)
• cityboon@prtcnet.org (email)

Inspection hours

Standard business hours

Typical sequence: The city refers applicants to its codes and design guidelines, implying a plan-review stage followed by field inspection.