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Kentucky building departments
This Kentucky directory covers 120 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. Kentucky uses a statewide building-code framework with local or certified inspection arrangements. Confirm whether the project is commercial, residential, or special use.
How permitting works in Kentucky
Statewide code with local enforcement. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
Source-backed state research
Kentucky Division of Building Codes Enforcement
Kentucky uses a Uniform State Building Code and provides for local enforcement through building officials and inspectors. The local government issuing the building or demolition permit is the practical first contact for a project.
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Available department pages
Bowling Green · Warren County
Bowling Green Building Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Covington · Kenton County
Kenton County Planning and Development Services for Covington
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Georgetown · Scott County
Georgetown-Scott County Building Inspection
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Lexington · Fayette County
Lexington-Fayette Building Inspection
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Louisville · Jefferson County
Louisville Metro Construction Review
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Owensboro · Daviess County
Owensboro-Daviess County Building and Planning Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Paducah · McCracken County
Paducah Fire Prevention and Construction Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Richmond · Madison County
Richmond Building Codes Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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