Bowling Green Kentucky Building Permit Guide

Bowling Green homeowners should check the Building Division before new construction, remodeling, additions, alterations, occupancy changes, plan review, electrical permits, or inspections.

Permit takeaway

Bowling Green's Building Division issues building and electrical permits for new construction, remodeling, additions, alterations, and changes of occupancy.

Zoning and placement

Planning Commission, stormwater, utilities, right-of-way, sidewalks, drives, and state trade inspection issues can affect the project path beyond the city building permit.

Building and trade review

The division reviews plans submitted by contractors, architects, engineers, or owners for design compliance with Kentucky Division of Building Codes Enforcement requirements.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes new construction, addition, remodel, occupancy change, electrical work, plumbing work, HVAC work, driveway, sidewalk, utility, or stormwater issue.

Documents to prepare

• Building permit application
• Construction plans
• Site plan
• Electrical permit information
• Plan review materials

Inspection planning

• Submit plans for review
• Obtain building or electrical permit
• Schedule progress inspections
• Coordinate state plumbing and HVAC inspections
• Request final inspection

Official sources

• Bowling Green Building Division
• Bowling Green Permits
• Bowling Green Progress Inspections

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.