Business partnerships. The City of Paris works with these organizations on economic development, tourism, planning, and public health.
What kind of help do you need?
Economic Development & Business Support
Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority
Industrial park property, incentives, and workforce resources for companies locating or expanding in Bourbon County.Visit website (outside website, opens in a new tab)How they can help
- Finding sites and development property
- Business incentives and financial programs
- Workforce development resources
- Help for new and existing businesses that want to expand
Contact
339 Main Street, Paris
(859) 987-3703
Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce
Member business directory and programs promoting the county's economic, cultural, social, and educational life.Visit website (outside website, opens in a new tab)How they can help
- Chamber membership
- Member business directory
- Networking and business promotion programs
Contact
806 Main Street, Paris
Tourism & Downtown Promotion
Paris-Bourbon County Tourism Commission
Visitor information, events, and attractions across Paris and Bourbon County.Visit website (outside website, opens in a new tab)How they can help
- Promotes downtown Paris and all of Bourbon County to visitors
- Visitor information, events, and attractions
Contact
806 Main Street, Paris
(859) 987-8744 · tourism@parisky.com
Downtown business?
See how the PKY Downtown Entertainment District works, and find filming guidelines on Film & Entertainment.
Planning, Permitting & Regulation
Bourbon County Joint Planning Office
Planning, zoning, and code enforcement for Paris and Bourbon County.Visit website (outside website, opens in a new tab)How they can help
- Zoning questions and the zoning map
- Building permits and development plan review
- Rezoning, plats, variances, and conditional use
- Code enforcement
Contact
525 High Street, Room 127, Paris
(859) 987-2150
Monday – Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (closed 12–1 for lunch)
City permits and applications
City licenses and permit applications are on Business Information. Building and street permits and City maps are on Permits & Maps.
Health & Food-Service Resources
Bourbon County Health Department
Public health services for Bourbon County residents, including food-service inspections and permits.Visit website (outside website, opens in a new tab)How they can help
- Food service inspections and food permits
- Temporary food events, fairs, festivals, and food trucks
- Other regulated businesses, such as hotels, pools, and tattoo parlors
- Septic system evaluations and permits for properties without sanitary sewer
Contact
341 East Main Street, Paris
(859) 987-1915
Community Health Assessment
The Health Department's 2022 Community Health Assessment, with an improvement plan covering 2022–2027.
2022 Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan (outside website, opens in a new tab)
Economic Development Contact
Locating or growing a business
- ContactParis-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority
Gordon E. Wilson, Executive Director - Address339 Main Street, Paris, KY 40361
- Phone(859) 987-3703
- Emailgwilson@paris.ky.gov
City licenses, taxes, and utilities
- AddressCity Hall, 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
- HoursMonday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- Phone(859) 987-2110
- TTY/RelayDial 711