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Kenton County, KY Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Swimming pool permit rules in Kenton County, KY, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.

Key Facts

Above-ground pool fee
$25 zoning permit
Permanent pool fee
$75 building permit
Governing section
§ 150.32(A)(6) and (B)(4)(a)
Fee refunds
non-refundable once issued
Early-start penalty
fees doubled under § 150.31
General penalty
up to $500 fine, 90 days jail

Summary

Unincorporated Kenton County requires a permit before installing a swimming pool. An above-ground pool needs a $25 zoning permit under the county's fee schedule, while a permanent, in-ground pool needs a $75 building permit as an accessory use. Both permits come from the Fiscal Court's § 150.32 building and zoning fee schedule.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Kenton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(A) Zoning permit applications. ... (6) Swimming pools (above ground) $25 ... (B) ... (4) Accessory uses. (a) Swimming pools (permanent only) $75

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Full Breakdown

32 sets the Kenton County Fiscal Court's building and zoning fee schedule for the unincorporated county. Two separate line items cover pools. Under (A), Zoning permit applications, item (6) sets a $25 fee for an above-ground swimming pool, grouped with the other zoning permit categories such as fences and accessory structures. Under (B), which lists building permit fees for accessory uses, item (4)(a) sets a $75 fee for a permanent-only swimming pool, the category covering in-ground and other permanent installations rather than portable above-ground pools.

Both fees sit within the schedule the Fiscal Court adopted to cover zoning permits, building permits, sign permits, move and set permits, Board of Adjustment hearings, zoning amendment applications, and certificates of occupancy for unincorporated Kenton County. 060(8) covering all buildings on the property. 01, not stated as distinct numeric standards in this fee-schedule chapter.

Violations & Fines

Installing a pool without the required zoning or building permit exposes the owner to the general misdemeanor penalty under § 150.99(A): a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 90 days, or both, with each day of the violation a separate offense. Beginning pool construction before the permit issues also doubles the fee due under § 150.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a pool permit in unincorporated Kenton County?
An above-ground pool needs a $25 zoning permit under § 150.32(A)(6). A permanent, in-ground pool needs a $75 building permit under § 150.32(B)(4)(a). Both fees come from the Fiscal Court's building and zoning fee schedule for the unincorporated county.
Do I need a permit for an above-ground pool in Kenton County?
Yes. Section 150.32(A)(6) lists an above-ground swimming pool as a zoning permit application requiring a $25 fee, the same category used for other minor accessory structures like sheds and fences.
What happens if I install a pool before getting a permit?
Section 150.31 doubles every fee that would have been owed to the county for work started before the required permit was obtained, on top of the general misdemeanor penalty in § 150.99(A) of up to $500 and 90 days imprisonment.
Is a permanent pool treated as a building or a zoning permit in Kenton County?
A permanent, in-ground pool falls under the building permit schedule in § 150.32(B)(4)(a) at $75, since it is treated as an accessory structure to the residence, inspected under the county's KRS 198B.060(8) building inspection program.

Sources & Official References

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