Code Violation Reporting in Kentucky (2026)
10 rules on the books across Kentucky, 8 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Boone County
Some RestrictionsBoone County's Code Enforcement Officer handles nuisance complaints, like overgrown lots, for the unincorporated county…
Read full rule →Bowling Green
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, residents report property maintenance, nuisance, weed and animal complaints to…
Read full rule →Jessamine County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky, a report about an unfit building needs a formal trigger. Unless the…
Read full rule →Lexington
Some RestrictionsLexington-Fayette Urban County Government residents lodge grievances about local government action or inaction through…
Read full rule →Campbell County
Light RestrictionsResidents who spot a zoning violation in unincorporated Campbell County file a written complaint with the Zoning…
Read full rule →Franklin County
Light RestrictionsIn unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, a property nuisance complaint is filed with the County Judge/Executive or…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Franklin County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, an official who finds excessive weeds or grass gives the owner five days'…
Read full rule →Lexington
Some RestrictionsLFUCG's Rules of Procedure set hard deadlines for the Office of the Citizens' Advocate: Supplement A § A.102 requires…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Mccracken County
Some RestrictionsMcCracken County Code § 110.13 lists the specific conditions Code Enforcement treats as a public nuisance on any…
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Owensboro, Sec. 5-137(b) lists twenty-five categories of public nuisance on any land in the city, from…
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