Louisville building permits & contractor rules
| Permit office | Louisville Metro Construction Review (Develop Louisville) |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 S. 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202 |
| Hours | Customer service Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; cashier 8 am–4:30 pm; plan review 8 am–5 pm |
| Phone | (502) 574-3321 |
| Our data source | Louisville Metro Open Data: Active Construction Permits |
Contractor licensing
- Metro: contractor identification license from Construction Review (annual, March 1–February 28). (source)
Bonding & insurance
- Liability insurance of at least $250,000 with the department as certificate holder; workers' compensation certificate (or no-employee affidavit); unemployment insurance compliance affidavit (KRS 341). (source)
Last checked Oct 2026. Lead count generated Oct 14, 2026 18:40 UTC from our live database. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. Requirements change: always verify with the city and state agencies linked here before bidding or starting work.