Get a Permit
In addition to the permits below, our customer service portal allows you to search for construction permits, planning & zoning applications, property maintenance cases, ABC Licenses, PVA Reports, vacant properties, building reports, planning reports, contractor reports.
Please make note:
- Licensed contractors will be able to apply for permits that are applicable to their contractors license online. The building permits listed below can be applied for without a contractor license if you own the property.
Building Permits
The following permits can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal:
Miscellaneous
- Fence Permit
- Retaining Wall Permit
- Tent Permit
Residential
- Pool/Spa - Residential
- Residential Addition
- Residential Alteration
- Residential Foundation
- Residential New
Rental Registration
The following permits can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal:
- Long Term Rental Registration
- Short Term Rental Application
Special Events Permits
The following permits can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal:
- Fireworks Permit
- Special Event Permit
Public Works / Solid Waste (SWMS) Applications & Licenses
The following permits can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal:
- Accessible Parking Zone Application
- Encroachment Curb Cut
- Encroachment Permit
- License Agreement Application
- Loading Zone Application
- Outdoor Seating Application
- Pod or Dumpster Permit
- Pole Banner Application
- ROW Large Area Block Permit
- Compost Application
- Junkyard License Application
- Landfill License Application
- Recycling Application
- Transfer Station License Application
Health and Wellness Permits / Applications
- Food Service Permits
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A food service permit is a permit that is required to prepare food and operate a food service facility. Obtain a food service permit here.
- Retail Food Permits
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A retail food permit is required to operate a retail food facility (pre-packaged food only). Obtain a retail food permit here.
- Hotel/Motel Food Permit
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Obtain a hotel/motel permit here to operate a hotel or motel in Louisville.
- Temporary Food Service Application
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Submit a temporary food service application.
- Mobile Home Park Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a mobile home park here.
- Youth Camp Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a youth camp here.
- Tattoo Studio Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a tattoo studio here.
- Body Piercing Studio Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a body piercing studio here.
- Limited Ear Piercing Studio Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a limited ear piercing studio here.
- Mobile Food Unit Permit
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To learn all the details about becoming a food truck vendor in Louisville click here.
- Swimming Area Food Permit
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Obtain a permit to operate a swimming facility here.
Parks and Recreation Permits
- 2022 Belvedere Application
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Special Event Application for the Belvedere along with information regarding the insurance requirements for special events within Louisville Parks and Recreation. Learn more.
- 2022 Belvedere Weight Restriction
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The Belvedere Plaza has been reviewed for loading by structural engineers. The following restrictions are based on a thorough review of site conditions and the as built drawings for the site. Event Producers are required to read, understand, adhere to and sign off on the weight restrictions outlined as follows. Learn more.
- 2022 Motion Picture, TV, Commercial Filming Permit
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The permit will be issued to the applicant with the intent to film/video on streets or property subject to the jurisdiction of Louisville Parks and Recreation for the times and locations designated below. The permit must be in possession of the applicant at all times while on location. Learn more.
- 2022 Parks Public Event Application
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Application must be submitted at least 30 days prior to event request. Learn more.
- 2022 Parks Vending Permit Application
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Application for vending permit for stationary, mobile, mobile food unit, special event vending. Learn more.
Louisville Fire Permits
- Hazardous Materials Permit
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Permits can be obtained online.
- Fire Suppression Permit
- Fire Detection Permit
Air Pollution Control District Permits
- Asbestos Removal Permit
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Learn more about how to obtain an asbestos removal permit here or get the permit forms here.
- Gasoline Dispensing Permit
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Learn more about how to obtain a gasoline dispensing permit here or get the permit forms here.
- Air Pollution Source Construction and Operating Permits
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Learn more about how to obtain an industrial permit here or get the permit forms here.
- Open Burning Permit
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Learn more about how to obtain an open burning permit here or get the permit forms here.
