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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Versailles
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 or parking area without enlargement
Replacing siding or a roof
Ordinary non-structural repairs that do not extend the use
Replacing windows or doors of equal size
Installing/removing interior non-load-bearing partitions
- Exempt Paving or repaving an existing driveway or parking area without enlargement
- Exempt Replacing siding or a roof
- Exempt Ordinary non-structural repairs that do not extend the use
- Exempt Replacing windows or doors of equal size
- Exempt Installing/removing interior non-load-bearing partitions
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/R109.1.7) plus the Versailles zoning ordinance
- Permit validity
- Permits must start within 90 days and finish within one year, with one six-month extension allowed.
- Owner-builder
- Owners remain responsible for obtaining the permit and final approval, and must sign the homeowner responsibility form before occupancy.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work must comply with the Kentucky State Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and State Mechanical Inspector requirements; work may be performed by licensed trade professionals or homeowners under those rules.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Plan review normally requires 2–5 days and a week for overall permit review.
- 01 Confirm the work requires a permit (new construction, additions, pools, fences, system extensions, grading, etc.) and prepare the application plus plans/site documentation.
- 02 File the application, supporting documents, and $25 plan review fee with the Planning Commission; include any floodplain paperwork, utility certifications, and fee payment.
- 03 Expect plan review to take 2–5 days and the full permit approval to close within a week before paying the valuation-based permit fee and receiving the permit.
- 04 Schedule inspections through 859-873-8611 and proceed through the identified sequence of inspections.
- 05 Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Final Approval after all inspections are complete, per Kentucky Residential Code R110.
Typical processing time: Plan review normally requires 2–5 days and a week for overall permit review.
Source: Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Versailles building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
$25 and $50 for the 180-day extension.
02
Permit fee formula
$0.20/sf for residential (no minimum), $0.25/sf for commercial with $250 minimum.
03
Penalty (no permit)
Double permit fees can be imposed for work started without a permit.
Remit fees to the planning commission office at 103 South Main Street, Suite 204, Versailles, KY 40383.
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–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing through final-building inspections are listed on the checklist.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Versailles permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Versailles, 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 Versailles, KY? ▸
Building permit fees in Versailles, KY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: $0.20/sf for residential (no minimum), $0.25/sf for commercial with $250 minimum.. Plan check fee: $25 and $50 for the 180-day extension..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Versailles, KY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Versailles, KY, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the work requires a permit (new construction, additions, pools, fences, system extensions, grading, etc.) and prepare the application plus plans/site documentation. 2. File the application, supporting documents, and $25 plan review fee with the Planning Commission; include any floodplain paperwork, utility certifications, and fee payment. 3. Expect plan review to take 2–5 days and the full permit approval to close within a week before paying the valuation-based permit fee and receiving the permit. 4. Schedule inspections through 859-873-8611 and proceed through the identified sequence of inspections. 5. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Final Approval after all inspections are complete, per Kentucky Residential Code R110.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Versailles, KY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Versailles, KY typically run Plan review normally requires 2–5 days and a week for overall permit review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Versailles, KY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Versailles, KY. The following work is generally exempt: Paving or repaving an existing driveway or parking area without enlargement; Replacing siding or a roof; Ordinary non-structural repairs that do not extend the use; Replacing windows or doors of equal size; Installing/removing interior non-load-bearing partitions. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Versailles, KY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Versailles, KY via: 859-873-8611.
last verified April 2026
source Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission, Division of Building Inspection ↗
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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.