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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Midway
Permits are required for construction, enlargement, occupancy/use changes, alterations, removal, relocation, demolition, decks/porches, basement conversions, attached/detached garages, pole barns/sheds, pools, fences, plumbing/electrical extensions, door/window reconfigurations, and land grading.
- Exempt Paving/repaving without enlargement
- Exempt Replacing siding or roof
- Exempt Ordinary non-structural repairs
- Exempt Replacing windows or doors of equal size
- Exempt Installing/removing internal non-load-bearing partitions
- Signed application
- Building plans
- Site plan (including easements/setbacks)
- Encroachment/access permit
- Applicable utility permits
- Water/sewer certification
- Septic/site evaluation
- Deed or plat
- Floodplain paperwork
- Optional energy code report
- Business license (when required)
- Building permit affidavit
- Workers' compensation certificate
- Homeowner's responsibility acknowledgement (if a homeowner is filing)
- Fee payment
- Building code
- Kentucky Residential Code (R110/R109.1.7) plus the Midway zoning ordinance
- Permit validity
- 90-day start window, one-year completion, one six-month extension allowed.
- Owner-builder
- The property owner must ensure a permit is obtained and final approval received before occupancy.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work must comply with the cited codes and inspectors; work may be performed by licensed trade professionals or homeowners.
Application process
Typical processing: Plan review usually takes 2–5 days and complete review wraps within a week.
- 01 Confirm the work needs permitting and assemble the application, plans, and site documentation.
- 02 File the application, floodplain documentation (if required), and $25 plan review fee with the Planning Commission.
- 03 Allow 2–5 days for plan review (about a week for the full permit); once approved, pay the valuation-based fee and receive the permit.
- 04 Schedule inspections via 859-873-8611 and follow the checklist's inspection sequence.
- 05 Secure final approval or Certificate of Occupancy before occupying the building.
Typical processing time: Plan review usually takes 2–5 days and complete review wraps within a week.
Source: Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection ↗
Fee schedule
Midway building permit fees
Remit fees to 103 South Main Street, Suite 204, Versailles, KY 40383.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 859-873-8611 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing through final inspections as listed on the checklist.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Midway permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Midway, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Midway, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Midway, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Midway, KY? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Midway, KY? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Midway, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.