County permits

Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Rockcastle County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Rockcastle County Fiscal Court in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: (606) 256-2242, ext. 136
Email: dillon.fields@ky.gov
Address: 120 Richmond Street, Mount Vernon, KY 40456

Full unincorporated Rockcastle County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Rockcastle County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.