Lexington-Fayette Building Permit Cost Calculator
Estimate Lexington-Fayette, KY building permit fees for commercial and residential projects. Based on KY state averages - verify with the Lexington-Fayette permit office.
About Lexington-Fayette building permits
The City of Lexington-Fayette requires building permits for most new construction, additions, and substantial alterations. Fees typically combine a base permit charge with a percentage of project valuation, plus plan review and zoning fees.
Commercial projects
Commercial new construction and tenant improvement projects in Lexington-Fayette face the largest permit fees because of the valuation multiplier. For mid-market commercial GCs bidding $1M+ projects, permit fees should be carried as a separate line in the bid - see our bid price calculator for full bid assembly.
Residential projects
Residential new builds and additions in Lexington-Fayette are subject to the same structure at lower valuations.
FAQs
How much is a Lexington-Fayette building permit?
Use the calculator to get a state-average estimate. Most mid-sized commercial permits land in the $2,000–$25,000 range; residential typically $500–$5,000. Final fees depend on the Lexington-Fayette schedule, which changes periodically.
How long does Lexington-Fayette permit review take?
Contact the Lexington-Fayette permitting office for current review timelines. Plan review backlogs vary seasonally.
Are these fees verified?
Not yet. Each city page starts with a state-average estimate, and we upgrade to verified numbers as contractors submit the real fees they paid. Your data helps.
Other permit types in Lexington-Fayette
The building permit fee above is one slice. A typical commercial bid also carries electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire-review fees. Drill into each type:
Electrical permit
By project valuation. Project-type modifier applied.
Plumbing permit
By fixture count or project valuation.
Mechanical permit
By cooling tonnage or project valuation.
Fire-dept review
Flat fee by project type. Most residential exempt.
Demolition permit
By structure square footage. Permit only.
All-in permit hub
Total permit cost across all categories in one estimate.
Impact fees
Schools / traffic / sewer / water tap. $0–$50k+, varies wildly.