How much does a building permit cost in Plum Springs, KY?

The minimum permit fee is $45. Fees are calculated as: Building permits are area based at $0.15 per square foot, with listed flat-fee exceptions such as pools, demolition permits, meter poles, decks, fences, cellular towers, and signs at $45. Residential electrical permits are $0.10 per square foot with four included inspections.. Plan check fee: Electrical plan review fee is $100. No separate building plan-check line item was posted on the county building page..

How do I apply for a building permit in Plum Springs, KY?

1. Choose the correct Warren County application type, such as residential building, apartment, fence, manufactured or modular home, pool, short-term rental, or sign. 2. Prepare building plans and a professionally drawn plot plan. 3. If the work is an accessory structure under 750 square feet on more than 5 acres, submit a site plan instead of a full plot plan, with the applicable cross-section. 4. Add any special-condition materials, including right-of-way encroachment permit, fire-protection waiver, or SWPPP if disturbing more than 1 acre. 5. Confirm contractor licensing and occupational business license status. 6. Submit the application package to Warren County Building Services. County review begins after submittal and the permit is issued after review and fee payment.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Plum Springs, KY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-843-5360, SmartGov portal for approved contractors.

City Building Permits

Plum Springs, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Plum Springs, Kentucky. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Kentucky Warren County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Thin city-side public data. No dedicated Plum Springs permit page was located. Based on Warren County Building Services stating it serves Warren County excluding only Bowling Green and Oakland, Plum Springs appears to route building permits through Warren County. KYTC stormwater local-contact records also list Plum Springs with Warren County contact Jack Wright at 270-843-5360.

Department: Warren County Public Works, Building Services
Address: 1141 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-843-5360
Email: craig.hunt@ky.gov
Website: https://www.warrencountyky.gov/departments/public-works/building-services/

Online Permit Portal

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Platform: SmartGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Choose the correct Warren County application type, such as residential building, apartment, fence, manufactured or modular home, pool, short-term rental, or sign.
Prepare building plans and a professionally drawn plot plan.
If the work is an accessory structure under 750 square feet on more than 5 acres, submit a site plan instead of a full plot plan, with the applicable cross-section.
Add any special-condition materials, including right-of-way encroachment permit, fire-protection waiver, or SWPPP if disturbing more than 1 acre.
Confirm contractor licensing and occupational business license status.
Submit the application package to Warren County Building Services. County review begins after submittal and the permit is issued after review and fee payment.

Typical processing time: Five business days for building permits after complete submittal; electrical permit review is 48 hours / 2 business days

Source: Warren County Public Works, Building Services

General Requirements

New construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, change of occupancy, pools, fences, and storage sheds starting at 120 square feet. County FAQ states all new construction requires a permit, including agriculturally zoned property.

Required Documents

Correct permit application
Building plans
Professionally drawn plot plan
Site plan and cross-section if eligible
SWPPP if over 1 acre disturbed
Right-of-way permit if new entrance onto a county road
Fire-protection waiver if water pressure is insufficient

Permit validity: Not clearly posted on the county building page.
Building code: County page states enforcement of Kentucky Building/Residential Codes and National Electric Code. Links to the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code and 2018 Kentucky Building Code.
Owner-builder: Not clearly posted on the county building page.
Contractor requirements: Warren County states all contractors working in the county are required to obtain a contractor's license and an occupational business license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $45
Plan check fee: Electrical plan review fee is $100. No separate building plan-check line item was posted on the county building page.
Permit fee formula: Building permits are area based at $0.15 per square foot, with listed flat-fee exceptions such as pools, demolition permits, meter poles, decks, fences, cellular towers, and signs at $45. Residential electrical permits are $0.10 per square foot with four included inspections.
Reinspection fee: Electrical reinspection fee $50. County building page states at least a $500 fine for starting construction without first receiving a permit.
Payment note: Portal notes applications are reviewed before payment is accepted and permits are issued.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Warren County Public Works, Building Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

270-843-5360 (phone)
SmartGov portal for approved contractors (online)

Inspection hours: Office hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; allow at least two business days for inspections

Typical inspection sequence: Footings, foundation/underfloor, framing, energy efficiency, final; certificate of occupancy follows approved required inspections

Additional Resources

Building code: County page states enforcement of Kentucky Building/Residential Codes and National Electric Code. Links to the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code and 2018 Kentucky Building Code.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Development Review
SmartGov Portal
License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Warren County Public Works, Building Services before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plum Springs Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Plum Springs, KY?: New construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, change of occupancy, pools, fences, and storage sheds starting at 120 square feet. County FAQ states all new construction requires a permit, including agriculturally zoned property.
How much does a building permit cost in Plum Springs, KY?: The minimum permit fee is $45. Fees are calculated as: Building permits are area based at $0.15 per square foot, with listed flat-fee exceptions such as pools, demolition permits, meter poles, decks, fences, cellular towers, and signs at $45. Residential electrical permits are $0.10 per square foot with four included inspections.. Plan check fee: Electrical plan review fee is $100. No separate building plan-check line item was posted on the county building page..
How do I apply for a building permit in Plum Springs, KY?: 1. Choose the correct Warren County application type, such as residential building, apartment, fence, manufactured or modular home, pool, short-term rental, or sign. 2. Prepare building plans and a professionally drawn plot plan. 3. If the work is an accessory structure under 750 square feet on more than 5 acres, submit a site plan instead of a full plot plan, with the applicable cross-section. 4. Add any special-condition materials, including right-of-way encroachment permit, fire-protection waiver, or SWPPP if disturbing more than 1 acre. 5. Confirm contractor licensing and occupational business license status. 6. Submit the application package to Warren County Building Services. County review begins after submittal and the permit is issued after review and fee payment.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Plum Springs, KY?: Typical processing time is Five business days for building permits after complete submittal; electrical permit review is 48 hours / 2 business days.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Plum Springs, KY?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 270-843-5360, SmartGov portal for approved contractors.

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