Louisville Building Permits & Contractor Leads

4,465 indexed permits · 402 active contractors · 14,436 code violations · Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville had 1541 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 876 electrical, 259 general construction and 162 hvac. The average project value is $142,721.

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2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $4,500 7211 JACKS Single Family
2026-05-22 Violation 1773 MELLWOOD AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 450 HARDIN ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 1916 W MADISON ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 7212 HILL PARK WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40220 X50 - ROOF/ROOFING MATERIAL(S)/ DOWN SPOUTS/ GUTTERS [156.053-G] The roof and f… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 3313 GOLDSMITH LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40220 X47 - PROPERTY WATER DRAINAGE/ STAGNANT WATER [156.052-B] All premises shall be… Not Due
2026-05-22 Electrical $13,000 7900 SHELBYVILLE RD Rewire
2026-05-22 Violation 2405 DONNA RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40216 R01 - RENTAL REGISTRATION - RES. [119-LMCO] The failure to register a rental ho… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 2118 W ORMSBY AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210 X156 - Chapter 156 [156] (156)... This property is in violation of Chapter 156 P… No Compliance
2026-05-22 Violation 727 E KENTUCKY ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Citation - Referral
2026-05-22 Violation 2323 STROTMAN RD, SHIVELY, KY 40216 X90 - DEAD/DANGEROUS TREE [156.005 (Definitions) (Public Nuisance) #7] You hav… Not Due
2026-05-22 Electrical $6,000 2007 SADDLEWOOD TRL Single Family
2026-05-22 Electrical $1,100 317 N 35TH ST Single Family
2026-05-22 Violation 2739 W MARKET ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 208 N 24TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212-0000 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 208 N 24TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 1232 PAYNE ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40204 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 2042 MIDLAND AVE Also plumbing violation for this garage living space reported in September 2025 … OPEN
2026-05-22 Electrical $1,500 4629 S 2ND ST Multi Family
2026-05-22 Violation 945 BARRET AVE Large amounts of soil removal at rear of property at alleyway. Seems to be remov… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 1122 CLAY AVE CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 995 VINE ST Citizen reports the gutters are clogged and the water is directed so that it flo… CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1122 CLAY AVE CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 5413 MINYARD DR CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1112 CLAY AVE CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 2320 W MARKET ST CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 2344 W MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1049 CLAY AVE CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1045 CLAY AVE Verbal complaint for tall grass at the rear here. CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 3026 VIRGINIA AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 3104 NORTHWESTERN PKY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… No Compliance
2026-05-22 Violation 805 S 40TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 321 N 44TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 05A - ILLEGALLY PARKED/ABANDONED VEH [156.052-I, J] (156.052-I, J).... All moto… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 4220 SOUTH PARK RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40219 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… No Compliance
2026-05-22 Violation 164 N BELLAIRE AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 X78 - ACCESSORY STRUCTURE/ FENCE/ GATE/ RETAINING WALL [156.052-H] All accessor… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 6124 LORETTA ST CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 4406 EXLEY CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 4604 HILLSIDE DR, SHIVELY, KY 40216 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 2110 W HILL ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210 X50 - ROOF/ROOFING MATERIAL(S)/ DOWN SPOUTS/ GUTTERS [156.053-G] The roof and f… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 5000 DELAWARE DR CALLER REPORTS A VEHICLE PARKED IN THE GRASS. CALLER STATES THAT THERE IS HIGH G… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 15123 CHESTNUT RIDGE CIR Citizen reporting there is now water in the pool and there is not a fence and st… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2526 MAGAZINE ST CALLER CHECKING STATUS. ADVISED CALLER PROPERTY SECURED. CALLER SAYS THEY CHEC… CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1517 HEMLOCK ST OPEN
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $11,828 8105 CEDAR POINTE DR Single Family
2026-05-22 Violation 2332 W CHESTNUT ST CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 4011 W BROADWAY Caller says someone has built a remote control vehicle racetrack on this lot and… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 836 LOUIS COLEMAN JR DR vacant - there is a tan and brown dog (female) that has two puppies that are dar… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 3944 S 3RD ST Vehicles parked daily in front yard/grass and blocking sidewalk sometimes. Photo… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 1430 CHRISTY AVE CALLER CHECKING STATUS. ADVISED CALLER INSPECTOR CITED AT LAST INSPECTION. CAL… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 8613 COTSWOLD DR vacant - front door open OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 225 N 19TH ST Boarding has been taken off of the front window. Needs to be boarded. CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 2330 W CHESTNUT ST OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 537 S 3RD ST 1408 CALLER REPORTING WIDESPREAD MOLD AT THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX ESPECIALLY IN THE LAU… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 1818 HARDESTY AVE This property is vacant, yet the driveway is STILL being used to swap out cars! … OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 6903 BROOKLAWN DR 4 CITIZEN CALLED BACK TO OFFER MORE DETAILS ABOUT HER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT SITUATIO… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 5016 LESABRE DR Caller reports the property has a tree in the front yard that is dropping branch… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 830 BRENTWOOD AVE garbage piled up coming into middle of alley OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 4006 POPLAR LEVEL RD Email received: Our office received a complaint from a constituent living on … OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 945 BARRET AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40204 X50 - ROOF/ROOFING MATERIAL(S)/ DOWN SPOUTS/ GUTTERS [156.053-G] The roof and f… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 802 BRENTWOOD AVE grass waist high OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 9320 PAGODA DR CALLER REPORTING THE PRIVACY FENCE AT THIS RESIDENCE HAS FALLEN IN A COUPLE OF S… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 9104 MAHONEY DR Simple Zoning Complaint: Resident operating a car repair business out of the ga… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 1393 TYLER PARK DR CALLER REPORTING LARGE HOLES IN THE ROOF AND IN SOME OF THE BRICK IN THE BUILDIN… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 3700 LENTZ AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40215 Open
2026-05-22 Electrical $5,300 3322 FERNHEATHER DR Single Family
2026-05-22 Violation 1720 MAE STREET KIDD AVE 100 caller has been reporting black mold in the bathroom on the wall under the medic… OPEN
2026-05-22 General Construction $8,000 1043 S 32ND ST Wrecking Permit Terence Smith
2026-05-22 General Construction $8,000 1037 S 32ND ST Wrecking Permit Terence Smith
2026-05-22 General Construction $9,000 1047 S 32ND ST Wrecking Permit Terence Smith
2026-05-22 Violation 1167 ALGONQUIN PKY Illegally dumped construction debris on fence line, possibly from development an… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 1320 S PRESTON ST Tenant has advised owner that something is dead inside of the bathroom wall and … OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2901 DIXIE HWY Caller reports they have seen multiple heavy trucks, semi trucks and trucks with… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2217 ST XAVIER ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 X50 - ROOF/ROOFING MATERIAL(S)/ DOWN SPOUTS/ GUTTERS [156.053-G] The roof and f… No Compliance
2026-05-22 General Construction $550,000 700 CENTRAL AVE Wrecking Permit SUNESIS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
2026-05-22 Violation 5102 S OVERBROOK DR CALLER CHECKING STATUS. CALLER SAYS ORIGINAL COMPLAINTS ARE STILL PRESENT AT PR… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 5107 S OVERBROOK DR CALLER CHECKING STATUS AND ASKING WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AT THIS PROPERTY. C… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2322 DONNA RD Cars parked in front yard OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2148 GLENWORTH AVE Caller reports toilets in the front yard, kitchen stuff, bathroom sink and vanit… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 727 E KENTUCKY ST CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1117 IRELAND DR CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 2723 MAGAZINE ST High grass CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 1135 RACHEL DR CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 268 DERBY AVE CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 2511 DUMESNIL ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 7717 ST ANDREWS CHURCH RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40214 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 4604 CURVE HILL RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40299 X90 - DEAD/DANGEROUS TREE [156.005 (Definitions) (Public Nuisance) #7] You hav… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 1111 IRELAND DR CLOSED
2026-05-22 Violation 210 ERIC CT Tenant is reporting that the management company has failed to pay the LG&E bill … OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 2124 DUMESNIL ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 6903 BROOKLAWN DR 4 NO WAY TO LOCK - THERE IS A LEAK IN APARTMENT FOR 6 MONTHS STANDING WATER - PLUM… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 3920 VERMONT AVE Broken window in the front and truck parked in the rear along with junk debris i… OPEN
2026-05-22 Violation 902 JONES DR CLOSED
2026-05-22 Electrical 2624 GREENWOOD AVE Single Family
2026-05-22 Violation 3112 GARLAND AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Partial Compliance
2026-05-22 Violation 2911 BANK ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… No Compliance
2026-05-22 Violation 5001 CEDAR BROOK CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40219 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 626 HARRIS PL, ST MATTHEWS, KY 40222 I03 - DOOR (INTERIOR) [156.054-F] Every interior door shall fit reasonably well… Not Due
2026-05-22 Violation 2305 GARLAND AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… New Violation
2026-05-22 Violation 1044 PALATKA RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40214 Open
2026-05-22 Violation 2732 CHASE CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 02A - CLEANING [156.052-D/156.055-A/156.052-K] {156.052-D}.....All premises sha… Citation - Referral
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

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1. AMERICAN STANDARD ELECTRIC ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active 21 (16) Electrical $350 Verifying…
2. PAYNE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Electrical $600 Verifying…
3. READY ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 3 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Electrical $98,953 Verifying…
4. EV'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE, LLC. 5 permits/30d 10 (9) Electrical $2,745 Verifying…
5. AESTHETIC INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTING INC ⚠️ 2 4 permits/30d 8 (8) $33,708 Verifying…
6. EVANS HOME RENOVATIONS 1 permits/30d 7 (7) Addition $47,857 Verifying…
7. SHANE ELECTRICAL SERVICES 4 permits/30d 7 (7) Electrical $5,657 Verifying…
8. MIRANDA CONSTRUCTION LLC 3 permits/30d 7 (7) $1,437,404 Verifying…
9. CHARLES PTL ELECTRIC ⚠️ 1 2 permits/30d 7 (4) Electrical $75 Verifying…
10. WALLACE ELECTRIC INC 1 permits/30d 7 (3) Electrical $4,471 Verifying…
11. Southcliff Properties LP 6 (6) $3,345,000 Verifying…
12. Bill Wilkinson 1 permits/30d 6 (5) Addition $1,252,417 Verifying…
13. Josh Naufel 2 permits/30d 6 (3) HVAC $14,050 Verifying…
14. SPELCO, INC 6 (3) Electrical $1,058 Verifying…
15. JOHNNIE ROC 5 (5) Structural $84,000 Verifying…
16. DERBYTOWN SERVICES LLC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) Electrical $660 Verifying…
17. Terence Smith ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d 5 (5) $7,300 Verifying…
18. IETKA SERVICES 5 (5) Electrical $7,000 Verifying…
19. FIRE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST LLC 2 permits/30d 5 (5) Fire Protection $3,960 Verifying…
20. FAMILY HOME IMPROVEMENT 1 permits/30d 4 (4) $91,250 Verifying…
21. PERFECTION BUILDERS 1 permits/30d 4 (4) New Construction $83,750 Verifying…
22. CORRIGAN ELECTRIC CO INC 1 permits/30d 4 (4) Electrical $100 Verifying…
23. GRASSHOPPERS LANDSCAPE & TREE 1 permits/30d 4 (4) $19,500 Verifying…
24. CALHOUN CONSTRUCTION SERV INC 3 permits/30d 4 (4) Structural $562,500 Verifying…
25. BISHOP HEATING & COOLING 1 permits/30d 4 (2) HVAC $3,400 Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Louisville

New building permits in Louisville, Kentucky indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Louisville Building Permits

Louisville, Kentucky processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4465+ Louisville building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Louisville requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Louisville.

How Contractors Use Louisville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Louisville use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Louisville building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Louisville this week?

The most active contractors filing in Louisville right now include AMERICAN STANDARD ELECTRIC, PAYNE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC, READY ELECTRIC COMPANY INC, EV'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE, LLC. and AESTHETIC INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTING INC. PermitGrab tracks 402 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Louisville permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Louisville right now?

In the last 30 days, Louisville permitting activity covers 1,541 new building permits alongside 14,436 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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14,436 open code violations in Louisville, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Louisville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4465 building permits in Louisville, Kentucky. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Louisville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Louisville on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Contractors find leads in Louisville by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Louisville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Louisville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Louisville addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Louisville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Louisville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Louisville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Louisville mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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