City of Milton

Building permits are required for most structures subject to the Kentucky Building Code within Milton. Single-family dwellings and additions only require electrical permits/inspections per Section 3(b) of the ordinance.

• Exempt Single-family dwellings and additions (still require electrical permits)

Note: Single-family dwellings and additions are exempt from building permits but still require electrical permits. No other exempt-work list is provided.

Building code

Kentucky Building and Residential Codes as adopted by the City of Milton.

Permit validity

Permits lapse if work is not started within six months or is suspended/abandoned for six months. Permit fees are nonrefundable after 30 days and are not transferable.

Owner-builder

The form requires the applicant/builder to sign. Contact Milton City Hall for owner-occupant questions.

Contractor requirements

Listing of licensed contractors and their certification numbers is required on the application.

1. 01
   Submit the Trimble County application and supporting plans as part of Milton's building inspection program.
2. 02
   Pay the $25 Milton building permit fee plus the applicable inspection fees listed in the ordinance when filing.
3. 03
   Schedule inspections through the contracted inspector at (502) 639-3218 and pay inspection fees directly.
4. 04
   After passing inspections and clearing fees, request the certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: Processing time is not published in the ordinance or county portal.

Source: City of Milton Building Inspection Program (contracted inspectors) ↗

Building permit fees go to the City of Milton. Inspection fees go to the contracted inspector. Electrical permits are $25 with electrical inspections billed at 1.5% of the electrical contract cost.

• (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. Follow the standard county inspection phases.

Source: City of Milton Building Inspection Program (contracted inspectors) ↗