Unincorporated Whitley County

Any regulated construction, alteration, or demolition in the unincorporated area is subject to permit review under the state code; confirm scope with the inspector.

Note: No exempt-work list is included in the roster; check with the inspector before assuming a project is exempt.

Building code

Follows Kentucky's statewide building code as evidenced by the DHBC oversight.

Permit validity

Not described; ask the inspector when the permit is issued.

Owner-builder

Not described; inquire with the inspector.

Contractor requirements

Ensure contractors meet Kentucky requirements before applying.

1. 01
   Contact the Local Building Inspector (Wes Finley) at wf.skils@gmail.com or the Whitley County Health Department.
2. 02
   Request the permit application packet and procedures.
3. 03
   Complete the application according to the inspector's guidelines.
4. 04
   Submit the application to the inspector at the health department office.
5. 05
   Coordinate inspections with the inspector as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Not published; call during Tuesday and Friday 8:00–9:30 a.m. office hours for an estimate.

• Whitley County Health Department (phone)
• wf.skils@gmail.com (email)

Inspection hours

Tuesday and Friday 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Typical sequence: Inspectors operate from the Whitley County Health Department during Tuesday and Friday 8:00–9:30 a.m. office hours; schedule through that office.