Building Safety in Campbell County, KY (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Campbell County, Kentucky.
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Building Permits
In unincorporated Campbell County, no building or structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit from the zoning office. Applications require a completed form, an approved zoning permit, the required fee, and construction plans. A building permit application lapses after 90 days unless the Building Inspector grants a 60-day extension.
Campbell County: When a Building Permit Is Required
Some RestrictionsCampbell County Code of Ordinances § 154.277
(A) Building permits required. No public or private building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the zoning office. No building permit shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, except after written order from the Board of Adjustments. ... (B)(6) All building permit applications shall be good...
Electrical Permits
Anyone installing, altering, or repairing electrical wiring in Campbell County must hold a license from the Northern Kentucky Electric Authority and pull a permit before work starts. Permits cost $20 for one- and two-family residential jobs and $40 for commercial, industrial, or multi-family work, and are issued by the County Building Codes Administrator.
Campbell County Electrical Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsCampbell County Code of Ordinances §§ 150.73(A), 150.74(A), (C), (D)
§ 150.73 LICENSE REQUIRED. (A) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing, altering or repairing, within the limits of Campbell County, Kentucky, any electrical wiring, devices or equipment unless such individual is the holder of the electrical contractors license or employed by a licensed electrical contractor and a holder of an electrician's license. ... § 150...
Building Inspections
Campbell County enforces the Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code through its Department of Planning and Zoning, requiring a building permit before any structure is built or altered, state-certified inspectors for building and electrical work, and a certificate of occupancy before use begins. Fees are itemized by project type and size under § 154.279.
Campbell County Building Permits and Inspections
Some RestrictionsCampbell County Code of Ordinances §§ 150.02-150.03
§ 150.02 DESIGNATED ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The Campbell County Department of Planning and Zoning shall be designated as the local enforcement agent/agency for said Kentucky Building Code. All building code inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. All electrical inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the ...
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