Webster County, KY - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties in unincorporated Webster County; building inspection coordination flows through the Webster County Health Department building inspector at 80 Clayton Avenue.

Department

Webster County Fiscal Court / Webster County Health Department

Address

25 US-41 ALT, Dixon, KY 42409

Phone

270-639-5042

Website

https://webstercountykentucky.org/

Application Process

1. Call or email the Fiscal Court (270-639-5042) and/or the local building inspector at Webster County Health Department (Pat Rhodes, 270-339-4188) to describe the proposed work and confirm the permit pathway.
2. Provide the inspector's office with site plans, structural drawings or other documentation required under the Kentucky Building Code before any work begins.
3. After review, submit the required fees and await the issuance of a permit placard; the inspector schedules field visits through the Health Department (office hours Tuesday 8:00-9:00 a.m. CST).
4. Coordinate any follow-up inspections with the same Health Department office; once all required inspections pass, the permit is finalized.

Source: Webster County Fiscal Court / Webster County Health Department

General Requirements

Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces the Kentucky Building Code statewide, so any new construction or substantial remodel in the county must meet that code and pass through the local inspector before a permit is issued.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code as enforced by DHBC.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must maintain the DHBC licenses that backstop building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work under the Kentucky Building Code.

Fees

Payment note

Payments appear to be handled through the courthouse/Health Department—call 270-639-5042 or 270-339-7799 for the current method.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Webster County Fiscal Court / Webster County Health Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Webster County Health Department (phone)

Inspection hours

Tuesday 8:00-9:00 a.m. CST

Typical inspection sequence: Local inspections follow DHBC's code enforcement path (plan review, site inspection, trade inspections), though the county does not publish a written sequence.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code as enforced by DHBC.
• License lookup guide: Kentucky Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Kentucky Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Kentucky hub: Kentucky Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Webster County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Webster County, KY?

Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces the Kentucky Building Code statewide, so any new construction or substantial remodel in the county must meet that code and pass through the local inspector before a permit is issued.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Webster County, KY?

1. Call or email the Fiscal Court (270-639-5042) and/or the local building inspector at Webster County Health Department (Pat Rhodes, 270-339-4188) to describe the proposed work and confirm the permit pathway. 2. Provide the inspector's office with site plans, structural drawings or other documentation required under the Kentucky Building Code before any work begins. 3. After review, submit the required fees and await the issuance of a permit placard; the inspector schedules field visits through the Health Department (office hours Tuesday 8:00-9:00 a.m. CST). 4. Coordinate any follow-up inspections with the same Health Department office; once all required inspections pass, the permit is finalized.

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Webster County, KY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Webster County Health Department.