Resources

Download a Project Checklist to help with your project:

• 1 & 2 Family Residential projects (including decks and accessory structures)
• Commercial projects

Download a Project Guide to learn more about specialized building, HVAC, and electrical projects:

• Residential
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Garages & Accessory Structures
• Basements
• Decks
• In-Ground Swimming Pools
• Tiny Homes
• Shipping Containers
• Energy Conservation Certificate 
• Commercial Projects
• How to find if your contractor is licensed
• How to find all licensed contractors

Building regulations for Louisville and Jefferson Co. may be found within the Metro Code of Ordinances. 

• Chapter 150 of Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances  

Further information about zoning requirements may be found within the Land Development Code.

• Land Development Code  

Submission examples for 2022

Attention Owners and Builders/Contractors - Blue placards are needed for all building alteration permits and addition permits; except for New Residential or if it is over 1800 square feet. You can purchase these for $2 in our office.

You may also print your own, provided, it will need to be printed in color on 11”x17” paper and it needs to be able to hold up in rain, sleet & snow—like vinyl or hard plastic.  For a printable version click here.