City of Buckhorn

Any work subject to the Kentucky Building Code (new buildings, additions, major alterations, or regulated systems) requires a permit.

Note: Follow Kentucky Building Code exemptions.

Building code

Kentucky Building and Residential Codes (statewide).

Permit validity

The standard six-month permit life applies unless extended in writing by the inspector.

Owner-builder

Not publicly detailed; the Kentucky code treats owner-builder work like any other application.

Contractor requirements

Refer to Kentucky's licensing rules for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other trades enforced by the inspector.

1. 01
   Buckhorn follows the same process as the unincorporated county because no separate procedure is posted.
2. 02
   Contact the county inspector (Wes Finley at 606-416-4182) for submission requirements and to initiate the application.
3. 03
   Submit drawings, scope statements, and state-required utility approvals to the inspector for plan review.
4. 04
   The inspector grants or denies the permit; Fiscal Court targets review windows of two to three weeks.
5. 05
   Once issued, schedule inspections directly with the inspector per Kentucky Building Code requirements.

Typical processing time: 2–3 weeks for plan reviews (county target per Resolution 07012025), assuming complete materials.

• Wes Finley (county inspector) – (606) 416-4182 (phone)

Inspection hours

Early Tuesday and Friday mornings; confirm availability when calling

Typical sequence: Follows the Kentucky Building Code stages under state law; the county inspector certifies compliance.