City of Guthrie

Section 151.26 requires a development permit before any construction or development begins in a special flood hazard area. A certificate of zoning compliance must be issued before using any new or altered structure.

Note: No public list of exempt-work categories could be found on the city's forms page or in the floodplain section; call City Hall or the planning staff for guidance.

Building code

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction (DHBC) inspectors for Todd County enforce statewide building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and elevator codes for projects inside Guthrie.

Permit validity

Not stated online; contact the city's permit office

Owner-builder

The residential form includes a signature block where the owner affirms that no additional workers are being hired if the work is performed owner-builder style.

Contractor requirements

Every contractor/subcontractor must hold a current business license (the form references the City of Hopkinsville license) and comply with Kentucky workers' compensation and unemployment insurance laws.

1. 01
   Download either the residential or commercial building permit application from the city's forms page.
2. 02
   Fill in owner/property details, site plan data, proposed construction size/cost, floodplain questions, and contractor/subcontractor lists as required on the PDF.
3. 03
   Return the packet to City Hall for review.
4. 04
   The building inspector signs the permit when the application meets code requirements, including any required zoning certificate.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact City Hall for current review timelines

Source: City of Guthrie Building and Planning & Zoning ↗

• Building Department (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Typical sequence: After the city permit, the local building inspector (and state electrical/plumbing/HVAC inspectors) verify compliance; a certificate of zoning compliance or occupancy is issued before reuse.