Louisville permit check for home projects

In Louisville Metro, building, electrical, and HVAC permits come from the Office of Construction Review. According to Louisville Metro, plumbing and gas permits come from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction instead. Contractors can apply online. Louisville Metro says homeowners must come to the office.

Louisville Metro publishes exemptions, such as most reroofing without structural work, and small, low, freestanding decks. Some small cities inside Louisville Metro, and preservation districts, add their own approvals. Use the tool below for your project, or read Louisville Metro’s permit page directly. Across the river? Use the Floyd County & New Albany check.