DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

HBC enforces statewide standards for building construction. The agency ensures fire and life safety in existing buildings; licenses/certifies plumbers, electricians, boiler contractors, sprinkler and/or fire alarm contractors and building inspectors.

You can reach our office by phone at (502) 573-0365.

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LATEST NEWS

DHBC June Task Force Meeting Announcement
May 2025 Waivers for the following Counties affected by tornadoes - Caldwell, Christian, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Todd, Trigg and Union.
A2L Refrigerants - Alernative Materials Request Clarification
April 2025 Waivers for the following Counties affected by flooding - Anderson, Breckenridge, Bullitt, Calloway, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Daviess, Franklin, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Lincoln, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Powell, Trimble, Warren, Webster, and Woodford
February 2025 Waivers for the following Counties affected by flooding - Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson, Woodford
Electrical Exam Announcement

TEAM KENTUCKY EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

Governor Beshear has established the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to assist Kentuckians impacted by catastrophic events. All donations to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating. This fund is fully transparent and is subject to open records and legislative oversight. There are no administrative fees, so every dollar helps Kentuckians.

Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund