Business Licenses
While Breckinridge County does not issue business licenses, each of the three cities does require them within the city limits. Click the links below for more information.
County Licenses
Breckinridge County does require a special license for the following types of business or products: Ice cream, Soft Drinks, Restaurants, Tobacco Products, Pool Tables, and Movie Theaters
Please contact County Clerk Jared Butler at 270-756-6166 for more information.
Alcohol
Breckinridge County and all three cities have licenses and fees associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages. Please contact ABC Coordinator Andrew Adkins at 270-580-4780 or the respective city hall to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers supplied by our Building Code Reviewer, Kelly Meadows
Commercial Construction Resources

Documents
Planning Your Building
Commercial buildings in Kentucky must follow the guidelines of the Kentucky Building Code. The most recent edition is from 2018. Click here
The Public Protection Cabinet has also made available an application guide for building construction.

People to Call
They're Here to Help
Kelly Meadows, Building Code Reviewer: 270-823-3921, kelly.meadows@ky.gov
Tommy Lanham, Electrical Inspector: 859-481-8151, tlinspection@yahoo.com
Jeremy Hinton, Environmentalist, Breck Co. Health Department: 270-756-2462, jeremyc.hinton@ky.gov
Divison of HVAC, Public Protection Cabinet: http://dhbc.ky.gov/hvac
Still have questions? Contact us!
We are here to help!
About Us
Breckinridge County United (BCU) is a non-profit economic development organization committed to advancing the economic prosperity of Breckinridge County.
Address: 224 S Main Street, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Phone: 1-270-756-0268
Email: meredith@breckunited.com
Our Mission
We strive to diversify and strengthen our county's economy and increase the standard of living for all of its citizens through the recruitment of new industry, the continued retention and expansion of our existing local businesses, and the promotion of entrepreneurship and small business development.