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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Morganfield
Any construction, relocation, addition, structural alteration, mobile home, billboard, sign, pool, antenna, transmitting tower, or fence must have a permit before beginning work.
Recurring maintenance work that makes no alterations
Required improvements that match an approved subdivision plat
Farm operation structures and related buildings
- Exempt Recurring maintenance work that makes no alterations
- Exempt Required improvements that match an approved subdivision plat
- Exempt Farm operation structures and related buildings
Required documents
- Scaled site plan showing lot dimensions, existing and proposed structures, uses, and yard depths
- Drainage plan for commercial, industrial, multi-family, or high-runoff single-family development per Ordinance #402
- County health officer's approval for water/sewer facilities
- Building code
- Kentucky building and electrical codes administered by DHBC, plus Morganfield Municipal Zoning Ordinance for building placement, setback, height, and use restrictions
- Permit validity
- Permits expire one year after issuance if construction has not started and may be renewed before that date.
- Owner-builder
- The owner of record must file the application, although an authorized representative may act on the owner's behalf.
- Contractor requirements
- Building and electrical inspectors are certified through the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (DHBC); electrical contractors must hold or employ a master electrician.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Two weeks from submission.
- 01 Morganfield applicants prepare the owner-signed application, site plan, and health approvals.
- 02 A drainage plan per Morganfield Ordinance #402 must be included when the runoff coefficient is 0.6 or higher.
- 03 The Administrative Official acts within two weeks on the combined county and municipal requirements.
- 04 Permits are issued or refused with written reasons and appeal rights to the Board of Adjustments.
Typical processing time: Two weeks from submission.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Morganfield building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Residential is square-foot based ($0.04 per square foot of living area with a minimum); commercial is tiered by area; industrial tiers range by square footage
Payments are handled at the planning commission office; no online payment portal is described.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Union County Planning Commission: (270) 389-2093 (phone)
- Electrical Inspector John Jenkin: (270) 952-2301 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Building code permits cover new construction, multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings, and occupancy changes; expect a plan review followed by code-specific inspections (rough trades, final) coordinated with the inspector.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Morganfield permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Morganfield, KY? ▸
Any construction, relocation, addition, structural alteration, mobile home, billboard, sign, pool, antenna, transmitting tower, or fence must have a permit before beginning work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Morganfield, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Morganfield, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Residential is square-foot based ($0.04 per square foot of living area with a minimum); commercial is tiered by area; industrial tiers range by square footage.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Morganfield, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Morganfield, KY, follow these steps: 1. Morganfield applicants prepare the owner-signed application, site plan, and health approvals. 2. A drainage plan per Morganfield Ordinance #402 must be included when the runoff coefficient is 0.6 or higher. 3. The Administrative Official acts within two weeks on the combined county and municipal requirements. 4. Permits are issued or refused with written reasons and appeal rights to the Board of Adjustments.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Morganfield, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Morganfield, KY typically run Two weeks from submission.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Morganfield, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Morganfield, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Recurring maintenance work that makes no alterations; Required improvements that match an approved subdivision plat; Farm operation structures and related buildings. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Morganfield, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Morganfield, KY via: Union County Planning Commission: (270) 389-2093, Electrical Inspector John Jenkin: (270) 952-2301.
last verified April 2026
source Union County Planning Commission ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/union/morganfield
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Union County Planning Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.