About HVACPermitGuide

What This Site Is

HVACPermitGuide is a free, independently maintained directory of HVAC permit requirements for US homeowners. We exist because the answer to "do I need a permit to replace my AC?" is genuinely complicated — and the current internet landscape offers fragmented contractor blog posts, siloed county government PDFs, and form-based services that obscure the information behind lead-gen forms.

We don't sell leads. We don't take advertising from HVAC contractors. We don't have referral relationships with any building department, contractor, or HVAC manufacturer. Our only revenue comes from Google AdSense display advertising — contextual ads served by Google, not by us.

Our Editorial Standards

Every guide on this site is written based on:

Primary sources first: State statutes (like Kentucky's KRS 198B), state administrative regulations (like 815 KAR 8:070), and directly published building department fee schedules and permit applications.
Phone verification for key data: Fees, application processes, and homeowner exemption details are verified by phone with the relevant building department before publication.
Clear sourcing: When we cite a fee (like Boone County's $105 residential HVAC permit fee), we have verified that figure directly with the Boone County Building Department, not derived it from another website.
Dated and updated: All pages carry a publication and update date. Requirements change; we note when information was last verified.

What We Are Not

HVACPermitGuide is an informational resource, not a professional service. We are not:

Licensed HVAC contractors or contractors of any kind
Licensed attorneys — nothing on this site is legal advice
Building inspectors or code officials
Affiliated with any government agency or building department

For authoritative, binding answers about permit requirements at your specific address, always contact your local building department directly. Our guides are starting points, not final answers.

Coverage Focus

We publish guides for all 50 states, with particular depth in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio metro area — the region where this site originated and where our primary research network is strongest. The Boone County, KY and Hamilton County, OH guides reflect direct verification with those building departments.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or data updates? We take accuracy seriously — if you've verified information that differs from what we've published, we want to know. Contact us here.

Disclaimer: HVACPermitGuide provides general informational content only. This site is not affiliated with any government agency, building department, or professional licensing board. Information may not be complete, current, or applicable to your specific jurisdiction. Always verify requirements with your local building department before beginning any HVAC project.