County Building Permits
Perry County, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers all unincorporated land in Perry County plus any municipality that does not maintain its own inspection program; Hazard remains separately managed.
- Department
- Perry County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive's Office with contracted local building inspector
- Address
- 481 Main Street, 1st Floor, Hazard, KY 41701
- Phone
- (606) 439-1816
- Website
- https://perrycounty.ky.gov
Application Process
- Call the Fiscal Court at (606) 439-1816 to connect with the contracted inspector (Wes Finley, cell 606-416-4182) and request the application checklist.
- Submit drawings, scope statements, and state-required approvals (e.g., potable water/sewer sign-off) to the inspector for plan review under the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120).
- The inspector grants or denies the permit locally; Fiscal Court targets review windows of roughly two to three weeks after Resolution 07012025.
- Once issued, schedule inspections directly with the inspector; state law governs inspection stages and occupancy approvals.
Typical processing time: 2–3 weeks for plan reviews per Resolution 07012025, assuming complete materials.
Source: Perry County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive's Office with contracted local building inspector
General Requirements
Any work subject to the Kentucky Building Code (new buildings, additions, major alterations, or regulated systems) requires a permit, regardless of contractor status.
Required Documents
- Scaled construction drawings
- Use descriptions
- Required environmental approvals from the Perry County Health Department
- Permit validity
- Not stated publicly; assume the standard six-month window from local/state codes unless an extension is authorized.
- Building code
- Statewide adoption of the Kentucky Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, and Standards of Safety (815 KAR 7:120 and related regulations).
- Owner-builder
- Not uniquely addressed locally; the Kentucky code treats owner-builders like other applicants.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work must be performed or inspected by licensed tradespeople and certified inspectors; the local contract inspector enforces those standards.
Fees
- Payment note
- Payments are accepted at the Fiscal Court office; no online payment portal was identified. Contact (606) 439-1816 for current fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Perry County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive's Office with contracted local building inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Wes Finley (contracted inspector) – (606) 416-4182 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Early Tuesday and Friday mornings; confirm availability when calling
Typical inspection sequence: Follows the Kentucky Building Code stages (footing/foundation, framing, systems, final) under KRS 198B, with the inspector certifying compliance before occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Statewide adoption of the Kentucky Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, and Standards of Safety (815 KAR 7:120 and related regulations).
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Perry County Website
- Fiscal Court Agendas and Notices
- DHBC County Notice – Inspector Contact
- License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Perry County Fiscal Court / Judge Executive's Office with contracted local building inspector before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Perry County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, KY?
- Any work subject to the Kentucky Building Code (new buildings, additions, major alterations, or regulated systems) requires a permit, regardless of contractor status.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, KY?
- 1. Call the Fiscal Court at (606) 439-1816 to connect with the contracted inspector (Wes Finley, cell 606-416-4182) and request the application checklist. 2. Submit drawings, scope statements, and state-required approvals (e.g., potable water/sewer sign-off) to the inspector for plan review under the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120). 3. The inspector grants or denies the permit locally; Fiscal Court targets review windows of roughly two to three weeks after Resolution 07012025. 4. Once issued, schedule inspections directly with the inspector; state law governs inspection stages and occupancy approvals.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, KY?
- Typical processing time is 2–3 weeks for plan reviews per Resolution 07012025, assuming complete materials..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Perry County, KY?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Wes Finley (contracted inspector) – (606) 416-4182.
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