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West Virginia building departments
This West Virginia directory covers 55 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. West Virginia projects may involve state building-code rules, local permitting, fire review, floodplain, and utility approvals. Confirm the responsible enforcement agency.
How permitting works in West Virginia
State code framework with local administration. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
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West Virginia municipalities and state building-code authorities
West Virginia municipalities may require building permits for construction, repair, alteration, and related work, while state building-code requirements and certified code officials also apply. Confirm the municipality or other political subdivision charged with issuing the permit for the project.
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Available department pages
Beckley · Raleigh County
City of Beckley Code Enforcement and Building Permits
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Charleston · Kanawha County
City of Charleston Building Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Huntington · Cabell County
City of Huntington Inspections and Permits
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Martinsburg · Berkeley County
City of Martinsburg Planning, Zoning and Building Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Morgantown · Monongalia County
City of Morgantown Code Enforcement and Building Inspections
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Parkersburg · Wood County
City of Parkersburg Building and Code Enforcement
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
South Charleston · Kanawha County
City of South Charleston Building Permits and Inspections
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Wheeling · Ohio County
City of Wheeling Building and Planning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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