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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bedford
Building permits are required for new buildings, additions, remodels, garages, mobile/modular homes, accessory structures, decks, pools, and other structural work.
Note: No Bedford-specific exempt-work list is published beyond the county portal. The zoning ordinance only calls out special cases such as hazardous liquid pipelines.
- Building permit application form
- Zoning permit application form (when required)
- Elevations and mechanical plans
- Foundation plans with rebar/footing sizing
- Floor and stair layouts
- Ceiling/roof framing plans
- Plot plan showing distances to all property lines
- Engineer-sealed approvals for atypical construction, retaining walls over four feet, and expansive soils
- Proof of insurance
- Building code
- 2018 Kentucky Residential Code with design parameters including 15 lb ground snow load and 24-inch footing depth.
- Permit validity
- Permits lapse if work is not started within six months or is suspended/abandoned for six months. Renewal fee: $100. Permit fees are nonrefundable after 30 days and are not transferable.
- Owner-builder
- The form requires the applicant/builder to sign. Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator for owner-occupant questions.
- Contractor requirements
- Listing of licensed contractors and their certification numbers is required on the application.
Application process
Typical processing: Processing time is not published on the county portal or packet.
- 01 Complete the Trimble County building/zoning permit application with work descriptions, owner/builder data, and insurance details. Note any additional approvals that may be required.
- 02 Submit the packet, supporting documents, and payment to Planning & Zoning (68 Wentworth Ave/PO Box 251, Bedford). Checks payable to Matthew Dunaway.
- 03 After review, call (502) 639-3218 to schedule the required inspections. Pay inspection fees directly to Matthew Dunaway.
- 04 Once inspections and fees are satisfied, request the certificate of occupancy before occupying the structure.
Typical processing time: Processing time is not published on the county portal or packet.
Fee schedule
Bedford building permit fees
Permit and inspection fees are payable to Matthew Dunaway at 24 Oakwood Circle, Pendleton, KY 40055. Payment must be submitted when the application is filed. Inspection fees must be cleared prior to final approval and certificate of occupancy issuance.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (502) 639-3218 (phone)
Typical sequence: Residential footers must be inspected before concrete is poured. Rough framing is inspected after all mechanical work is in place. Final inspections occur after all systems are complete.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bedford permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bedford, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bedford, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bedford, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bedford, KY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bedford, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Trimble County Building Division (Bedford permit applicants are routed through the county Planning & Zoning program) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.