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Do I need a permit for a shed in Louisville, KY?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a shed in Louisville, KY (for example: Over 200 sq ft: permit).

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No permit for a one-story detached shed or playhouse up to 200 sq ft. Larger sheds need a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Louisville Metro permit fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/permit-fees · All verified Louisville permit fees

Where to apply

Louisville Metro Office of Construction Review (homeowners apply in person; contractors online)

Permitting authority: Louisville Metro Office of Construction Review (Develop Louisville). Covers Louisville Metro (Jefferson County); some small cities inside Metro handle certain permits themselves. Plumbing permits are issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, not Metro. Homeowners must apply in person. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet”

Source: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/permits

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