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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Simpsonville
Follows the county's thresholds for any structural or system changes.
One-story detached accessory structures under 120 sq ft
Fences under 7 ft
Oil derricks
Low retaining walls
Small water tanks
Low sidewalks/driveways
Finish work (painting/papering/cabinets)
Temporary motion picture sets
Tents under 400 sq ft
Shade cloth structures for agriculture
Playground equipment
Small window awnings
Non-fixed fixtures
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures under 120 sq ft
- Exempt Fences under 7 ft
- Exempt Oil derricks
- Exempt Low retaining walls
- Exempt Small water tanks
- Exempt Low sidewalks/driveways
- Exempt Finish work (painting/papering/cabinets)
- Exempt Temporary motion picture sets
- Exempt Tents under 400 sq ft
- Exempt Shade cloth structures for agriculture
- Exempt Playground equipment
- Exempt Small window awnings
- Exempt Non-fixed fixtures
Note: The same county exemptions apply in Simpsonville. Confirm edge cases with the Building Inspector before proceeding.
Required documents
- Permit packet
- Site plans
- House plans
- Septic/sewer/driveway approvals
- Any state-required submittals
- Building code
- Kentucky Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Homeowner electrical affidavits and permit packets are provided for owner-occupants handling their own work.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor-specific permit forms (electrical, etc.) indicate licensed trades are expected for trades work.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the relevant permit packet (new residential, existing residential, demolition, pool, or temporary structures) from the Administration Office page.
- 02 Assemble required site plans, addresses, and zoning approvals from Triple S Planning & Zoning prior to submission.
- 03 Deliver the completed application package (plus payment) to the city office, citing the shared Shelby County inspector's forms as needed.
- 04 Coordinate footing, framing, insulation, final inspections, and any specialty inspections via the inspector contact process shared with Shelby County.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Simpsonville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$125
02
Plan check fee
Plan review fees apply via the same schedule; fast-track processing is $100 for qualifying residential projects
03
Permit fee formula
Residential fees are $0.16 per square foot; commercial fees use a cost-plus-plan-review structure with tiered building-cost brackets
04
Reinspection fee
Second reinspections $50; subsequent reinspections double the prior fee
Fees are due at submission, with a 60% refund available only prior to the first inspection.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 502-722-8110 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Footing → Framing → Insulation → Final. Follow the county-provided inspection checklist and contact the appropriate inspector for each stage.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Simpsonville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Simpsonville, KY? ▸
Follows the county's thresholds for any structural or system changes.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Simpsonville, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Simpsonville, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $125. Fees are calculated as: Residential fees are $0.16 per square foot; commercial fees use a cost-plus-plan-review structure with tiered building-cost brackets. Plan check fee: Plan review fees apply via the same schedule; fast-track processing is $100 for qualifying residential projects.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Simpsonville, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Simpsonville, KY, follow these steps: 1. Download the relevant permit packet (new residential, existing residential, demolition, pool, or temporary structures) from the Administration Office page. 2. Assemble required site plans, addresses, and zoning approvals from Triple S Planning & Zoning prior to submission. 3. Deliver the completed application package (plus payment) to the city office, citing the shared Shelby County inspector's forms as needed. 4. Coordinate footing, framing, insulation, final inspections, and any specialty inspections via the inspector contact process shared with Shelby County.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Simpsonville, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Simpsonville, KY. The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures under 120 sq ft; Fences under 7 ft; Oil derricks; Low retaining walls; Small water tanks; Low sidewalks/driveways; Finish work (painting/papering/cabinets); Temporary motion picture sets; Tents under 400 sq ft; Shade cloth structures for agriculture; Playground equipment; Small window awnings; Non-fixed fixtures. Note: The same county exemptions apply in Simpsonville. Confirm edge cases with the Building Inspector before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Simpsonville, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Simpsonville, KY via: 502-722-8110.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Simpsonville Building Inspector (City of Simpsonville) under the Administration Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.