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.

HOW DO I?

Submit an Open Records Request
Contact an Inspector
Find Currently Enforced Code
Purchase a Permit (HVAC used only as an example)
Access the State Fire Marshal Website
Access the Licensing Branch

LATEST NEWS

Electrical Exam Announcement
DHBC February Task Force Meeting Announcement
Updated Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code Task Force Announcement
2023 NEC Update Announcement
Bulletin 2025-01 - HBC's position on 2018 Kentucky Building Code ("KBC") 101.2.2, 2018 Kentucky Residential Code ("KRC") R101.2.3
Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code Task Force Announcement

QUICK LINKS

Staff Directory
Advisory Committee
SmartGov Online Portal
License Search and Verification
Industry Links
Proposed Administrative Regulations

TEAM KENTUCKY STORM RELIEF

Governor Beshear has established the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the floods and the severe weather system beginning February 15, 2025.

Donate to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund

Storm Recovery Resources

Housing, Building + Construction Relief Updates

Department of Insurance Relief Updates

FEMA Disaster Assistance