Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Planning Office a department of the City of Owensboro?
2. Where can I find info about other city and county agencies?

1. Is the Planning Office a department of the City of Owensboro? No. The Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission is a joint agency of the three local governments in Daviess County: serving Owensboro, Whitesville, and Daviess County, Kentucky. The OMPC Planning Division is funded by the cities of Owensboro and Whitesville, and by Daviess County Fiscal Court, as well as by application filing fees. The OMPC Building & Electrical Division is funded entirely by fees paid for building plan review and for building and electrical permits. See Organization for more information on the duties of the OMPC.
2. Where can I find info about other city and county agencies and departments?
   • The City of Owensboro website is www.owensboro.org.
   • The Daviess County Fiscal Court website is www.daviessky.org.
   • The City of Whitesville phone number is 270-233-5666.

Other Questions?

• Search our website
• Ask a staff member
• Ask the OMPC Webmaster

Or call for assistance:

• 270-687-8650 – Planning, zoning, subdivision, addresses
• 270-687-8665 – Building, electrical permits

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