Lexington Kentucky Residential Building Permit Guide
Lexington homeowners should check Building Inspection, One-Stop permitting, engineering, and trade permit requirements before new residential construction, additions, remodels, occupancy changes, or site work.
Residential Building Permits
Lexington, Kentucky
April 26, 2026
Permit takeaway
Lexington Building Inspection enforces the Kentucky Building Code and provides residential permit information for new construction, homeowner projects, certificates of occupancy, electrical permits, plumbing permits, and demolition.
Zoning and placement
Residential plans may need zoning, engineering, drainage, erosion control, sanitary sewer, right-of-way, and development review before a building permit can be issued.
Building and trade review
New residential construction submittals include a dimensioned site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, wall section, elevations, framing details, floor elevation callout, and engineering approval for drainage and erosion control.
Call before applying when
Call before applying if the project includes new construction, addition, deck, basement finish, electrical work, plumbing work, sewer tap, demolition, drainage change, or right-of-way impact.
Documents to prepare
- Dimensioned site plan
- Foundation and floor plans
- Wall section and elevations
- Framing details
- Engineering approval when applicable
Inspection planning
- Submit through Lexington permits
- Resolve plan review comments
- Schedule onsite inspections
- Complete final inspection
- Obtain certificate of occupancy when required
Official sources
This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.