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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Woodford County
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.
Paving or repaving an existing driveway/parking area without enlargement
Installing or replacing siding or a roof
Ordinary, non-structural repairs that do not create a new or extended use
Replacing windows or doors of equal size
Installing or removing internal, non-load-bearing partitions or walls
- Exempt Paving or repaving an existing driveway/parking area without enlargement
- Exempt Installing or replacing siding or a roof
- Exempt Ordinary, non-structural repairs that do not create a new or extended use
- Exempt Replacing windows or doors of equal size
- Exempt Installing or removing internal, non-load-bearing partitions or walls
Required documents
- 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 (sections R110 and R109.1.7)
- Permit validity
- Permits must be started within 90 days of issuance and completed within one year, or they expire; applicants may request one six-month extension in writing prior to expiration.
- Owner-builder
- The property owner is legally responsible for ensuring a Building/Zoning Permit is obtained, must return the homeowner responsibility acknowledgement, and may not use or occupy a project until final approval/Certificate of Occupancy is granted.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical work must meet the National Electrical Code under the local electrical inspector; plumbing must comply with the Kentucky State Plumbing Code and be performed by a licensed plumber under the county Health Department; HVAC work requires the State Mechanical Inspector; plumbing/electrical may also be done by licensed trade professionals or the homeowner.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Plan review usually takes 2–5 days and the complete permit review can be wrapped up within a week.
- 01 Confirm the project requires a permit (new construction, additions, accessory structures, pools, fences, plumbing/electrical extensions, grading, etc.) and collect the application, building plans, and site plan from the checklist.
- 02 Submit the completed application, plans, site documentation, floodplain approvals (if needed), and the $25 plan review fee to the Planning Commission; include encroachment letters, utility certifications, deeds/plats, and any state inspectors' documentation.
- 03 Allow staff to perform plan review (typically 2–5 days) and, after approval, pay the valuation-based building permit fee so the permit can be issued.
- 04 Begin construction and schedule inspections via 859-873-8611; the checklist lists footing, slab, poured wall, framing, fire wall, insulation, plumbing/HVAC/electrical rough-in and finals, and final building inspections.
- 05 Receive the Certificate of Occupancy/Final Approval after all inspections and improvements are complete before occupying the building.
Typical processing time: Plan review usually takes 2–5 days and the complete permit review can be wrapped up within a week.
Source: Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Woodford County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
$25 at submission; $50 for a 180-day extension if a permit lapses.
02
Permit fee formula
Residential permits are charged at $0.20 per square foot with no minimum; commercial/non-residential constructions are $0.25 per square foot with a $250 minimum.
03
Penalty (no permit)
Double permit fees may be imposed for work that began without a permit.
Submit all fees to the Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, 103 South Main Street, Suite 204, Versailles, KY 40383; phone 859-873-8611 is provided for fee questions.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 859-873-8611 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing, slab, poured wall, framing, fire wall, insulation, rough-in/final plumbing, rough-in/final HVAC, rough-in/bonding/final electrical, and final building inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Woodford County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Woodford County, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Residential permits are charged at $0.20 per square foot with no minimum; commercial/non-residential constructions are $0.25 per square foot with a $250 minimum.. Plan check fee: $25 at submission; $50 for a 180-day extension if a permit lapses..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Woodford County, KY, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project requires a permit (new construction, additions, accessory structures, pools, fences, plumbing/electrical extensions, grading, etc.) and collect the application, building plans, and site plan from the checklist. 2. Submit the completed application, plans, site documentation, floodplain approvals (if needed), and the $25 plan review fee to the Planning Commission; include encroachment letters, utility certifications, deeds/plats, and any state inspectors' documentation. 3. Allow staff to perform plan review (typically 2–5 days) and, after approval, pay the valuation-based building permit fee so the permit can be issued. 4. Begin construction and schedule inspections via 859-873-8611; the checklist lists footing, slab, poured wall, framing, fire wall, insulation, plumbing/HVAC/electrical rough-in and finals, and final building inspections. 5. Receive the Certificate of Occupancy/Final Approval after all inspections and improvements are complete before occupying the building.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Woodford County, KY typically run Plan review usually takes 2–5 days and the complete permit review can be wrapped up within a week.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Woodford County, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Paving or repaving an existing driveway/parking area without enlargement; Installing or replacing siding or a roof; Ordinary, non-structural repairs that do not create a new or extended use; Replacing windows or doors of equal size; Installing or removing internal, non-load-bearing partitions or walls. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Woodford County, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Woodford County, KY via: 859-873-8611.
last verified April 2026
source Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection ↗
entry id permits/kentucky/woodford/unincorporated
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.